Folks,
Originally Posted by
Chancy
I read a recommendation from the hospital to have a comfortable chair where you plan to spend most of your time during the first weeks. A nurse on the "ortho care team" (with the hospital) said many patients find use of a recliner helpful to elevate the knee. Then on the web I read, from a medical institution, "Recliners and sofas are not recommended after your knee or hip replacement because they are not supportive, difficult to get out of and can limit range of motion."
What chair did you use as your main place to sit/relax and elevate?
I am still debating getting a recliner, any thoughts, personal experience?
Tailwinds,
Charlie