54-year old news anchor Brian Williams will have knee replacement surgery and will be taking a temporary leave from the NBC news anchor chair. Williams explained that he took a helmet to the knee years ago in a high school football game, but that the pain had become unmanageable over the past year.
Williams is facing a decision being addressed by many Americans and particularly the elderly, as knee pain becomes too much to bear over the years. Fortunately, for most people this surgery can have a very positive impact on their quality of life.
Once you consult with a doctor and consider this option, you’ll see that many of them have a very clear routine in place, as they plan pre-operative education to prepare patients for their transition to a new knee along with post-operative physical therapy. Most patients spend several days in the hospital and then move on to out-patient services.
Older patients will naturally need more help during the post-operative phase, so it’s important to plan for this ahead of time. Whitsyms can help you or your loved one find the right caregiver to help during this period with all sorts of personal needs like housekeeping, running errands and help with bathing to make the transition go as smoothly as possible.
Call a Whitsyms Nursing customer service representative at 1-877-382-6089 to find out more.
