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Going Up Stairs with a Cane - Daily Activities After Right Total Knee Replacement

Always hold a rail if available and place your cane in the other hand

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Walking with a cane

Going down stairs with a cane

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The content of this website is intended for individuals undergoing single sided total knee replacement for either the right or left knee. If you are undergoing total knee replacement for BOTH your knees on the same day then please review the content with your inpatient physical therapist or schedule a preoperative consult with our physical therapy outpatient center at 212.606.1213.

Please note: These guidelines are specific to surgical approaches and should be approved by your surgeon prior to use for your optimal safety.

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