Knee replacement needed on lymphedema leg - asking about OT/PT post-op management

[corellc]

I am having knee replacement surgery on a leg that has lymphedema. I currently use a pneumatic pump for 2-3 hours per day to eliminate swelling, and I wear custom compression hose ordered by a lymphedema OT. My question is for post-op care. Should I use the PT and OT at the lymphedema center in lieu of the surgeon's PT service and hope that he coordinates care with my lymphedema OT? I am more concerned about the lymph than about the knee. Any suggestions or experience with this issue? Thanks.

[Lynora]

I'm having my knee replaced next Wednesday!!!!!

I also have clients who have had the same surgery. Ask your surgeon to liaise with your usual Lymphoedema management team. Are you in the US?

[gerald1984 in reply to Lynora]

This is all about infection control. I had antibiotics before during and after my knee replacement. No probs

[MsDEL]

I had a hip replacement earlier in the year and struggled with managing my Lymphodema. The hospital didn't understand the regime I needed. I recommend you get your usual lymph team to liaise with the hospital and to ask for a home visit as close to your return home as possible. If this had happened for me I don't think my leg would have been so difficult. The last LSN newsletter also had an article about post-operative antibiotics to guard against infection.

Good luck with the operation!