E-03 What to do while waiting for knee joint replacement

Karen Meyer, Canada

Physiotherapist
GMF Stillview
CIUSSS

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Overview

Over 170000 hip and knee joint replacements were completed in canada last year with a total cost to Canadians of 1.26 billion dollars, excluding rehabilitation.

This course will allow you to identify and prepare patients for knee replacement surgery. We will review a preoperative plan for patients to prepare for their surgery to ensure the best recovery possible.  
 

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: 
Identify candidates that could benefit from knee joint replacement
Understand the importance of a preoperative preparation program
Educate patients on how to prepare for surgery
 

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Arthritis Society Canada

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