Do you have early stage arthritis in your knee? Have you been told about tibial osteotomy surgery and are wondering what the surgery involves?

Prepared by: Daniella Kittel

Providing knowledge about the surgery, hospital stay and step by step guidelines to follow for a successful rehabilitation after a tibial osteotomy surgery.

Do you have questions about options for knee pain and arthritis? Have you had a tibial osteotomy or want to know more about the procedure? Do you want to achieve the best outcomes from your rehabilitation?

• Knee degeneration can be sped up or slowed down depending on knee alignment and tibial osteotomy surgery aims to correct knee alignment in order to minimise degeneration.
• Having appropriate rehabilitation is important in the recovery from the operation and strengthening your knee to slow further degeneration

What this e-book can do for you…

• Give an understanding of the anatomy and of the knee joint
• Explain the degenerative process of the knee and what contributes to this process
• Explain what surgery involves and who needs tibial osteotomy surgery
• Prepare you with what to expect for your hospital stay after surgery
• Give a rehabilitation program to regain function in your knee and slow further degeneration

Included in this e-book is…

• Knee anatomy
• Knee degeneration
• Reasons for tibial osteotomy surgery
• Pro-operative advice and planning
• Operation procedure
• Acute inpatient rehabilitation (Week 1)
• Outpatient phase (up to 3 months)
• Hydrotherapy program

Who should use this e-book…

Anyone who has early stage knee arthritis or has had a tibial osteotomy and requires rehabilitation would benefit from this e-book. By understanding the contributing factors to knee degeneration and the processes going on in the tissues of your knee joint, you can help to look after your knee. By having a resource to guide you through your rehabilitation, you will be empowered to make the most out of your knee’s recovery.

Therapists should refer to this e-book as a guide to their tibial osteotomy rehabilitation in consultation with clients so they are able to set common goals and programs to achieve them. Therapists can provide their clients with a guide to their rehabilitation complete with demonstrative photos and exercise explanation. Of course, the program is able to be modified to your client’s individual needs.

We realise that by just reading this book you are not going to be proficient in all aspects of knee rehabilitation. Practical training by a specialist physiotherapist or occupational therapist is always recommended. Wellness & Lifestyles Australia can provide you with these therapists if needed. The book should only be used as a resource document following some interactive training. E-learning modules by W&L are also available.

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