How to Sleep after Knee Replacement | Knee Replacement, Injury or Surgery
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- This video will provide details on how to safely and comfortably position in bed for rest and sleep following a knee replacement, surgery or injury. Equipment, positioning recommendations and safe technique are all clarified in this video.
0:00 Sleep after Knee Surgery
1:00 Equipment Considerations
2:28 Back Sleeping
4:10 Back Position for Swelling Management
5:40 Side Sleeping
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Sad I pay thousands of dollars to PHYSICIANS and PT and then have to search internet for help.Thankful for this video
I’m so glad you found it! I’m sorry this information isn’t taught right up front 😔
@@EquipMeOT So very true! SAD
I'm justlearning this. Thank for the explanation through the video.
Hope you are feeling much better now
Exactly. Ineptness, willful ignorance, too busy, what is it?
Just got home tonight from husband’s TKR at age 35 due to steroid and chemo side effects from his 5 leukemia diagnosis’s in 5 years. To be honest I was just opening up TH-cam to mindlessly watch something before falling asleep. Your video was on the screen when I first opened the app. Talk about PERFECT TIMING. We did not know my husband had options! We were told on his back and pillow under the calf. After watching this video he turned on his side and IMMEDIATELY passed out. He was so uncomfortable on his back. Thank you for this incredible, informative video!
This video helped me get the first decent nights sleep in two weeks! Thanks so much!
I’m 14 years old and I completely tore my ACL and partly tore my meniscus then I got surgery and a week counting today I haven’t been able to sleep at all each night. I’ve been to the doctors and physical therapy but their tips for sleeping didn’t work but then I found this and went to take a nap and slept through the whole day and night! Thank you so much for this video! I appreciate it!
I’m so glad I could help you get some much needed rest! 🙌🏻
How are you feeling? I’m going through the same thing right now and it’s been a week. I just wonder if it gets better after a month or two
I hope you’re doing well. I had the same surgery a few months ago but I’m 66. You’re so young and I’m so sorry! These videos are so helpful and it’s insane that no doctor tells us even though they know we can’t sleep.
@@clind6682 encouraging words! I am finally out of the brace and I’m starting to jog and strengthen up again! It’s been 4 months since the surgery! I hope you’re doing good too!
When I had a knee replacement surgery I was just able to sleep on my back and I had to rent the hospital bed,I had to keep my head up and pillow under my knee.
I am doing my homework beforehand and your video is excellent! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this video! I was discharged from total knee replacement today. Nobody in the hospital even discussed how to sleep after surgery. I came home sleep deprived and found your video ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤
So true! Other than "don't put a pillow under your knee" nothing was said to address this difficult problem!
I’m hooked up to an ice machine 24/7 to elevate the swelling it gets in the way when I’m trying to sleep.. so I end up removing it until the morning…
@@user-vs2cd3jk3i you’re not supposed to wear the ice machine at night time it’s only meant for the daytime use.
Thanks
Wow! I had surgery in late October and experienced horrific muscle spasms in my calf and hamstring and where they put the tournaquet. Never had so much pain. Not one person taught me about the pillows. I have had so many problems sleeping afraid to use pillows because I was told not to use pillows. I had alot of swelling in my foot and lower leg and noone told me how to get rid of it. They said it would go down on it's own. Thank You for sharing this. I am going to use it for sure.
Mine is the same as soon as you get a spasm it wakes you up with excruciating pain!
Thank you! I have knee surgery coming up!
I'm one month post-op, and didn't start to get decent, mostly uninterrupted sleep until about a week ago. It hasn't been a pain issue, as such, but more like my leg/knee couldn't get comfortable. I've used a full length body pillow for some time before surgery, so I was accustomed to that already; glad to see it is a recommended position, and I think it's helped me sleep better as the discomfort diminishes. One thing I didn't know was where to position a pillow while on my back. Given my chronic knee issues before TKR, I'd be in pain if I let my leg go straight out so I'd typically keep a pillow under the knee when laying on my back. Post surgery I continued doing this, and it did feel comfortable, but after watching this video I'm going to move that pillow down to under my calf and see how that feels. Also, a Tylenol PM at bedtime is a good start, but I'm supplementing this with a Benadryl as well.
Total knee last Tuesday. THIS was more informative than ortho, hosp, PT put together!
Glad to help!
My total knee replacement triggered sciatica in the operated leg. I found being propped up using 3 pillows helped relieve the pain. Presently, I cannot lie on my side of lie flat in bed. I’m now 3 weeks post op and finally managing to sleep better at night.
Yikes, hope you are feeling better now. I'm getting mine done later in the year.
Thank you for posting this video. I’m five days post op and following your recommendations is the closest I’ve come to comfortable.
I am home from TNR by 6 hours; it is 4am now! I found your video and I want to give you a BIG
THANK YOU!😇
GOD's riches BLESSINGS upon you.
AMEN & AMEN
Thank you... It helps alot 🙏 good luck to all other people recovering from knee replacement like me.. 🤗
Great video...wish I had seen this 6 weeks ago after TKA, but I discovered most of these strategies through trial and error, and they worked for me.
I’m 4 weeks post-surgery, and after an excruciating night thanks to inadvertently flipping on my side (without pillow support) 🤦🏻♀️I found this video!!!! Thank you so much for looking out for us!!! 🙇🏻♀️It never occurred to me that turning to the operated side might be a viable option, much less the best idea. I’m in bed now - and since I’ve already achieved zero degrees extension thanks to early diligence, you won’t find me attempting another night without a full array of leg pillows!
I had ACL replacement & meniscal repair ~30 years ago (in my early 40's). In the first few weeks, lying down/sleeping was the worst - such incredible discomfort - & I wish that I had had some instruction about this then! Thanks to Lindsay for all of those who will benefit from watching this video.
I'm 41 and have an upcoming acl/meniscus repair. I'm doing all my research now to get ready for the big event!
Is the recovery a little harder in these middle years than for those teens and 20's kids?
I wish I had seen this before my surgery. Am now 4 weeks post-op TKA and by far my biggest challenge has been sleep deprivation. Since I am short discovered a lumbar pillow the perfect size between my legs. I just had to get onto my side.
I had right knee replacement a week ago and have been struggling to find a way to stay asleep past an hour I will definitely be trying your suggestions. Thanks 🙏👍
In short, your videos are the best I've found. Thank you!
Thank you for your demonstration. I am a right side sleeper & my right knee is the first one being done next week. Also so blessed to bring back home my father’s wedge when he passed. I had a feeling I would use it.
Great practical advice on a topic I haven't seen explained in such helpful detail. Thanks!
You’re welcome!!!
Thankyou for sharing. I'm 3 weeks post op Unicompartmentel Replacement of the right knee. Getting a good night's sleep is very difficult at the moment and will try this tonight.
THANK YOU! I'm 4 weeks after medial meniscus root repair. Wish I'd seen this sooner! Agree with everyone in comments that the PT and docs don't offer this kind of information or even suggest your channel. Wouldn't that be easy enough for them to at least let us know where we might find good info? Anyway, I have found lying on my side with operative leg on TOP with pillows exactly as you show does work pretty well. I was told to sleep with brace on in full extension but just couldn't sleep at all that way. I hope I haven't damaged the repair sleeping w/o brace. Thanks again ~ Marian
Excellent guidance. I had a TKR almost three weeks ago now. This info has been so helpful to me!
Thank you! I’m so glad to help!
Invaluable, thank you. TKR tomorrow, and I am freaked about this whole thing, so thanks for the tips!
You’ll do great! Thanks for watching!
@@EquipMeOT It went well, 90 degree bend on day 5. This sleeping tip was invaluable!
🙌🏻 So glad to hear that!
I recently had my right knee done I appreciate this an appreciate you Thank you ❤
Excellent video....I will try this next week when I have my left knee replaced. Thanks for such a good demonstration!
I liked laying on a wedge pillow in bed and I laid flat for the first week or so. I was uncomfortable on my side. But after a week or so, definitely went to my side with a pillow between my legs. However, I didn't like laying on the surgical leg. I preferred putting the surgical leg over the pillow. That's what worked for me! So don't give up if something doesn't work for you - keep trying til you find what does!!
I’m glad to have found this video. I am Not a back sleeper.Thank you SO much! I’m scheduled to have my surgery in the morning.
Everything post-op seems better when I got some sleep. Initially, I was anxious near bedtime because I feared the discomfort and pain. Thank you for making this video because it was the most important video to help me through the immediate recovery period. It is practical and easy to understand with the demonstrations. You can't do the stretches unless you are mentally prepared and some sleep helps everything look and feel a little better.
I’m so glad it helped your recovery!
I am with you on that front. Hopefully they help me as much as I believe they helped you.
Thank you so much for creating this video ❤️ I just came home this evening and I'm having a hard time sleeping in my bed. I've been sleeping in the single mattress bed at the hospital and the couch at my mom's and I've done well with those. I have queen size mattress and I couldn't get comfortable so here I am on my couch. I decided to search for videos about sleeping after TKR and luckily found you! I will experiment with your pillow examples tomorrow and fingers crossed they work! Thank you again ❤️
Recovering from ACL and Mensiscus surgery. Really love sleeping in the side position.
Thank you so much for this video. 4 weeks post TKR and I now hope to get at least 4 hours of sleep tonight!!❤❤❤❤
This is extremely helpful. I will definitely follow your recommendations for my second TKR. I wish I had seen this earlier.
Outstanding information. I am preparing for this very event. Thank you for producing this information and demonstration on the correct way to re-position for comfort and rest.
Excellent! Thank you for watching!
To those who are about to undergo a knee replacement: educate yourselves about getting good sleep. Of all the pre-op instruction I was given, I wasn't told anything about how impossible it can be to sleep comfortably. Every case is different but my biggest battle has been sleeping, now also a month to the day after surgery. I've gone many nights with poor sleep. Although I've had almost no pain during the day, my knee becomes very restless and active at night. Taking Acetaminophen and Oxycodone didn't help. Then my nurse said that the pain medication may have caused my sleep disruption so she suggested Benadryl as a sleep aid but it didn't help. My point is: address the issue of sleep with your doctor or nurse or whomever. It has been a major problem for me and, according to the other comments, many other patients also.
I have the same issue but I’ve never been a good sleeper to begin with.
The knee injury and then surgery has really done a number on me.
I wish you all a good recovery and believe me when I say I know your pain. Stay strong everyone.
i have the similar issue: sleeping at nights are so bad and it hurts so much that i am afraid to sleep at night. The Oxy only lasted 2 hrs, then i am awake from the pain. i usually stayed up from 1's to 5's then, i headed to bed. i did all the positioning and making myself as comfortable as much as possible, but still..... this is my 3 weeks of TKR.
I really believe a multi-prong approach has to be considered when dealing with the complex pain associated with major orthopedic surgery. I’ve been prescribed Tizanadine 4mg - a non-addictive muscle relaxer which helps my spasms. It has an ancillary benefit of knocking me out. The sleep-aid effect only lasts 3-4 hours - but that’s half a night of sleep. Best wishes, fellow pain battlers!
My doctor gave me gapapentin for sleep..really helped,especially w the restlessness.
Pregabalina (lyrica) has helped me sleep and lessen the pain - it's used for nerve pain, restless leg syndrome, fybromyalgia
THANK YOU, I just recently had an mpfl reconstruction and I’ve been sleeping on my back for almost 2 weeks, it was getting uncomfortable, and then when I found this video I was immediately able to relax on a side position 👍
You’re welcome! So glad to help!
Much help, thank u!
This is perfect! My dad just had knee surgery. Thank you @EquipmeOT for the advice!
Awesome! Glad to help!
Great ....That's my normally favorite sleeping position...You just made my day!
So great!! Thanks for making this video it truly helped me
You’re very welcome!
Thanks so much for the video so helpful
Day 2 Post-op ACL-R and meniscus repair/removal
Glad I found this video... Appreciate it soo much
I dislocated my knee and was really scared because I didn't know how to care for it but this video gave me one less thing to stress about tonight. Thank you for making this video 😊
Thank you so much!!!! 2 weeks post op I finally got a decent stretch of sleep because of your great, easy to follow, tutorial on how to sleep comfortably!!!
I’m so glad it helped!
That side sleep info was everything. 1 month post op on patellar tendon.
I had me knee replacement done almost 10 years ago. I remember sleeping was difficult. Getting in and out of bed too. Getting ready to do my left knee soon.
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One night bed, next night recliner…anything for a good night’s sleep and haven’t had one 3 weeks in from TKR. Thank you for being here. It’s a big help w your side sleeping techniques and recliner tips. I’m finding that a firmer memory foam under my calf works best at least it does tonite. Thanks again for your help
You’re welcome. I hope the sleep improves!
Very helpful info. Thank you.
I’m doing good after 8 weeks but a warning about the first 3 weeks or so. On the second or third night after surgery I was in tremendous pain- I had shivers from pain for about 2 nights , no sleep but when I passed out for an hour or so - I couldn’t eat and lost about 24 lbs. in first 4 weeks, I survived on emergency shakes for seniors like Ensure, eventually taking in soups -so be aware what a monster pain can be! Yes I was on the phone with my doctor’s office and emergency nurses for a couple of weeks. I’m doing fine now, I think pain delayed my recovery . Just be aware - everyone has a different experience. FYI I sleep on my back now- I used to be a side sleeper but pain still come when I try this .
Thank you for your time to make this video.
You’re welcome!
Thankyou for a very important post surgery video.
Great content! Thank you.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Very reassuring thank you!😊
Thank you so much, I have had excellent care thus far I am 1 wk out of surgury, BUT after finding your video this am this information is invaluable! Thank you!Thank you!!! I will be sharing this information with my PT ladies today!!!❤
Great & informative video
Good detail and video. Thank you!!
You’re welcome and thank you for watching!
Starting to prepare for surgery. Thank you.
Great video, I just had my Left Knee Replacement today July 26th, 2023, thank you!
I found your video very helpful I wish I would have found it earlier I'm 90 days out and I still can't sleep no more than 3 hours at a time no one told me it was going to be like this 👍
I’m sorry you’re struggling to sleep. 😕
I know what you mean. No one really explained to me how drawn out this could be.
I was told 6-8 weeks! Had I been told 6 months to 1 year I probably would have kept up with the injections and enjoyed life. I'm 6 weeks out and can't sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time. Hoping these tips help.
Really excellent. I utilize all of this info and am 2nd post op day! My husband,who is a well seasoned PT, loved it too!
That’s great! So glad to help!
I had my TKR 6 days ago. I am so thankful I saw this video before I had it done. I am getting good rest, thanks to you!
That’s wonderful to hear! Best of luck for continued comfort and healing!
I am one week post-op right full knee replacement. I have relied heavily on the Ice/Cryo technology and it works. My Rehab therapist is really one of the best in this space. I have to "Thank" all the people who have made videos and published them to help others recover better. If you're not totally sore after your rehab session... then you're doing something wrong. My PT pushes me to the limit... then I use the ice to drop the swelling.
Thank you for this!!!
Excellent! Thank you.
Thank you Wenzy, you really helped me
Invaluable Advise. Very Clearly Articulated.
Thank you very much!
You’re welcome!
Thank you for amazing demonstration and information. It helps me rest at night and sleep better!
You’re welcome!!
Very informative & interesting. I will be able to use some ideas tonight .🇦🇺
thanks for the info!!
This was so helpful. Thanks a ton 👍
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing this video. Having left knee replacement next week and I sleep on my left side. This was very helpful.
So glad to help!
Thank You so much, Doctor 🙏🌹
Thank you great advice
My surgery will be in 4 days. Thank you for this sleep position video. It will help a lot.
I had TKR Monday, came home Tuesday. Slept in a recliner two nights, last night tried my bed. Tonight I’ll try with the extra pillows! Hoping for a good nights sleep. Thanks for the good tips!
Great advice. Having surgery next week so saving this for my recovery.
Best of luck with surgery!
Thanks for your video. Having tkr on July 3rd
Your video helps a lot
Thank you
You’re welcome!
Great video I just had my total knee replacement today. I'll be using your advice tonight thank you
I spent Sunday morning reading about what to expect after TKR. Invaluable information I wish I had then. A few internet searches will serve you well. I'm pretty sure your surgery doc won't tell you.
@@jackcox22 . TEN / FOUR on the "medicine man" . Don't think you should be allowed to perform one unless you've HAD ONE ! !
What you'll BE USING is PAIN MEDS ! !
Thank you for this helpful video. Good information. Well done.
You’re welcome!
This really helped me. Maybe because this video was posted on my birthday!!!
Happy Belated Birthday!
Thanks very much for creating this content. I left Abbotsford hospital not knowing any of this. A week later the new joint isn't as straight as it was so I'll find a pillow asap!
I’m glad you found the video helpful! Good luck with your healing process!
Thank you so much! Game changer 🔥
You’re welcome!
Thnx for this video,i had my knees placement last week Tuesday and no body told me about how to sleep and get out of bed,now that saw this video iam relieved
Thank you. I am scheduled to undergo a knee surgery early next month. This was very helpful.
You’re welcome!
❤️🙏🏻Thank you for this🙏🏻❤️ I had my Right TKR last Thurs. Having Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis etc it’s difficult getting comfortable but this video has really helped. 🙏🏻Blessings from Wales, UK 🙏🏻 x x
So glad to help!
I have done this for a few years but specific positioning is good to know.
Outstanding! I’m 1 week out and had my worst night of sleep last night. This will definitely help! Thank you!
You’re welcome!
I'm glad I found this. I'm having a total knee replacement next Friday, December 16th.
Let me know how it went or how it's going I'm gonna do my tkr next month but cause my fear I'm not sure if I want to do it let me know plz how it was and how you are
@@miacoria501 hi! I was terrified to to be honest with you. It went fine. I had them put me completely out no epidural. I also had them put me out for the nerve block. I hate needles. Mine was out patient. I was the 1st surgery of the day about 6:45 and I think my son took me home at 1. I had 50% mobility my first day of PT on Dec 19. I had it again today. They have me doing more stuff now. I'm sleeping on my side finally :) last night is the best night sleep I've had in almost 2 weeks. The surgery is worth it in the long run. Little tip Tylenol is going to work better than pain pills trust me. Best of luck, much love! If you have any questions please let me know :)
Thank you. My up coming surgery is nearly here and it's good to know how I'll be able to sleep in a twin bed (temp) then move onto my King size bed with my hubby. Yes, physical therapy is coming to my home to teach me things. Great video.
Tore my ACL and MPFL and this definitely helps
I’m so glad I found you! I’m POD#23 Total Knee Arthroplasty and I’m really doing good except sleeping. I just can’t find the right spot when I go to bed. I tired to sleep on the surgical side but I was a little afraid I might hurt myself. Also I thought I should sleep with my knee bent. You have been very helpful. Thank so much for this video.
You’re welcome!
Very helpful thank yiu
Thank you mam for your info
I need one of those wedge supports for my swollen foot!
Very good video with excellent information. Just had TKR 4 weeks ago.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video! I'm having my first knee done in a week and I've always slept on that side with a pillow between my knees. I didn't know I could lay on the surgical side at all. I've bought extra pillows and now I know how to place them. Hopefully I will be able to get some sleep off and on after surgery now.
Thank you. Good advice for sleeping aids and positions.
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much for this valuable information. Xx
You're welcome!