How to get in a car after knee surgery 🚗** Total Knee Replacement ** 🚕

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Day 1: One of the most challenging obstacles we face after a total knee replacement is getting in and out of a car. It might be on your way home from the hospital, or on your first trip to outpatient physical therapy.
In this video, I review the most common ways to enter and exit a car on the passenger side front door and a bonus tip about entering from the back door.
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[@delina9558]

Delina ​I came home in the back seat and sat with my back up against the door. Just remember to bring pillows!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

I am surprised more people don't do it that way. Did you figure it out yourself or did someone recommend it?

[@delina9558]

@@totaltherapysolutions That may be so, I don't remember...Must be all the drugs! Ugh!

[@gibbeys]

@@totaltherapysolutionsI can’t speak for anyone else, but I saw a video on KZbin……piece of cake. Why anyone would want to fit their way into the front seat with a leg that doesn’t want to really bend quite yet , should try it. Shocked the hospital staff when I insisted I was going home in the back seat. I’m two weeks bout from TKR and just thinking about trying to get in the front.

[@amypatton6730]

Back seat for left knee. (ENTER BACK SEAT BEHIND DRIVER SIDE. Front seat for right knee. That worked real good for me personally.

[@MPam1619]

The plastic garbage bag idea is gold. Thank you!

[@daisym1672]

I had left total knee 4 days ago. My SUV is taller a 4 Runner. I purchased small 4 to 6 inch stool and stepped up with my good knee & sat down. My family carefully moved my surgical knee into the car.

[@mariavasquez7028]

I had both knees done but about 8 weeks apart. Only vehicle we had at that time was a elevated 4 runner. So with 2nd Total knee replacement it was a challenge. We finally asked to borrow a step stool from the hospital to help push up. Also someone from the back holding on to you with physical therapy belt. Some discomfort and took a while, but was happy I was able to get into suv and go home.

[@lesliewilson290]

Thank you! I am preparing for my right knee first and left later. This is something, getting home process I had not thought of. Saving video to share with husband/caregiver.

[@Transitlady59]

No way could I lift my leg on my own like you did. I had to have help.

[@katherinecooper6159]

Thank you for giving options for getting into the car pos op total knee replacement. Thank you for demonstrating how to work with either the right or the left leg

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@kathyclark3168]

I watch this to be reminded of how I should make it easy to get in and out of a car even 7 months after my TKR and going thru PT 😊 👌👌

[@kristihaney5185]

Thank you so much for this video. I was opened up twice on my right knee and was having issues getting in and out of my car with an immobilizer on and your video has helped me figure it out! Very scared for when I have the left knee done though.

[@clarethornley4508]

Thanks a mil for this video. I've a complex knee injury and we have several 2 hour round trips to the hospital for various pre-op tests. We tried the front but it was too uncomfortable, so leg up on the back seat with cushions works best. Great tip about the bin bag. The main difficulty is wearing the seat belt without strangling myself - around my waist isn't great but better than nothing.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you found a position that works.

[@andrewgriffin9244]

I was told not to use the door because it could swing and cause injury

[@yasmeenjahanzeb1637]

Thank you for your guidance about getting in and out of the car after knee replacement.

[@rosemarysamalack792]

Excellent demo. Thanks very helpful info.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Thanks

[@sharonk5102]

Thanks for the video. Appreciate the demonstrations and advice. Great tip about using a plastic garbage bag

[@customs1969]

Thank you so much for this tip allowed me to get in out after surgery im 6'2" and getting in my friends car looked immpossible. 😊

[@filomenaestrada4056]

Mr Tony meritado, great video..how to go in and out of the car after TkR. Question ..if u decide to sit at back of car..and find u could not sit the ordinary way and place ur seatbelt. Do u think law enforcement folks will excuse u from not wearing ur seatbelt because u are not able to sit in the back of the car the proper way. ( Like u are facing sideways..). Thanks again...filomena Amy. E

[@loranewilson9629]

Excellent! The bag is a great suggestion❣️

[@Kekles]

These tips work but would add for L knee surgery, place smaller plastic bag on floor mat to help that L foot slide forward. I found with shoe, foot doesn’t slide on carpet or rubber mat. Also, in/out of truck is another situation. Normally, they say good foot up a step, bad foot down a step. But with a truck, don’t back down with bad foot. Rather, stay on butt & slide down slowly so u land on both feet.

[@sifpsa]

Nice Video!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Thanks.

[@andym3603]

Thanks for this video. I'm not so worried about this now. I live on the 2nd floor & wondered if you had a video for going upstairs after discharge.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

I have several on the channel but here is one kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKXXdJ6fo6yXl5I

[@user-fx5uw9qz8b]

Thank u so much for this video it really helps a lot

[@yasmeenjahanzeb1637]

Please can you guide gradually , about basic requirements and movements after knee replacement. Thank you!

[@booksforever6755]

Good video, but doesn't work for a higher car like an SUV!

[@krishanpuri100]

Great job for putting this video.. It is helpful.

[@clonazapem]

I also would love info about bilateral surgery. I don’t see how I am going to get in the car or up my front stairs.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

When is your surgery? Thanks for subscribing!

[@clonazapem]

@@totaltherapysolutions I don’t have a date yet but probably two months from now. There’s a real lack of info on bilateral so you would be doing a good service to people (in addition to all that you do already).

[@karenreimannf]

Great video! Thanks for this

[@aryanandtanishkandmomvlog8955]

Thanks Sir

[@Diana-007]

Once day post TKR there is no way you could tolerate thumping down your knee and shimming back into the seat as in the first scenario or be able to lift your right leg in without assistance, the back seat looks more achievable with less pain.

[@muzaffartirmizey8207]

Excellent video...my wife having two knees replaced....what's best solution? It appears back seat is easier...please your ideas

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Muzaffar Tirmizey back seat for sure.

[@jimprior5700]

good job

[@bhavnabakrania365]

Thank you so much

[@myronyoshioka8742]

Another great video

[@pilatesaustintexas512]

Great stuff!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

CORE Therapy thanks

[@pilatesaustintexas512]

@@totaltherapysolutions i shared your channel with a patient of mine today that is a fresh total knee

[@totaltherapysolutions]

CORE Therapy that is my long term goal. Thanks so much.

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Thanks for the information if you live a long distance from the hospital say 4hr what position should your knee be in and do you need to get out at regular times

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Ideally you would sit in the back seat and change positions from leg straight and elevated to knee flexed and foot down. If you get a chance to stop at the 2 hour mark and move around it would be beneficial.

[@robynlaszlo6128]

@@totaltherapysolutions unfortunately cant sit in the back seat my granddaughter in car seat but i will stop and move around many thanks

[@rebeccawoosley8241]

Tibular plateau break w/surgery, non-weight bearing. What's the easiest way to get in/out of a tall SUV or tall pickup truck, which is my only option for transportation? I'm 67yr old female, 5ft tall & weigh 200#. There is only the regular foot rail on vehicles (about enuf space for half your foot). Front passenger seat is only option as there are infant/children car seats in back seats. Any help appreciated.

[@jlyoung4848]

I use a 3 step little ladder. Before surgery I could get in using a little step.

[@birdbrain1563]

I just forced the bend to get in the car to get away from the neglect at the rehab place I escapped from...

[@specialized29er86]

I'm finding there's very little information on anyone having double knee replacements.

[@richardmerritt5517]

How about getting into and out of the driver's seat ?

[@susank9725]

You shouldn’t be driving (you’re still under the medication).

[@jdlivingood]

How about bilateral replacement?

[@marvinelder5888]

Could you use the same Approach for getting in the front seat with fused left knee?

[@reginagreen1436]

I still have problems and it bee 18 months

[@paulb1383]

The problem is the bend..so although helpful not 100 % guarantee this will work. I tried today and couldn't do it.....maybe just fear 😢

[@goodluckojimadu6775]

How to get in and out of ford truck

[@flaquita6084]

❤❤❤

[@robinwojcik6424]

I’m having a meniscus repair on January 4th. I’m using a Rollator to get around. Will that be a problem post op? Or do I need to get a regular walker?

[@susank9725]

Is it hard to get into a truck?

[@susank9725]

…..while the whole time SCREAMING in pain…