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"Are you ready" Quiz

How to use this assessment

Knee replacement surgery can make a significant change in your mobility and reduce or eliminate the pain you live with on a daily basis.

Waiting too long to have the surgery can mean you're suffering needlessly, and it can even make rehab harder. But the decision to have knee replacement surgery is not to be taken lightly. There are risks associated with surgery, rehabilitation takes time, and it requires real effort on the part of the patient.

This quiz is a simple tool that may help you evaluate your readiness to have knee replacement surgery. It's separated into three sections: physical readiness, emotional readiness, and practical readiness.

To begin the quiz, simply answer the questions below.

Part 1 of 3: Physical Readiness

Pain does not stop me from walking
Pain stops me from walking after about 20 minutes
Pain stops me from walking after about 10 minutes
Pain stops me from walking after about 5 minutes
I can only walk with the aid of crutches, a cane or a walker
I spend most of my time in bed because of the pain
Yes, frequently
Yes, occasionally
No
Do the following types of movement aggravate your knee pain?
Not at all Slightly  Moderately Severely
Playing with kids/grandkids
Driving
Gardening
Playing golf or tennis or taking part in other physical activities
Going out with friends
Working
Shopping
Physical intimacy with your spouse/partner
Dancing
Other activity you enjoyed
None
Caring for a family member or friend
Taking a trip or vacation
Attending a family gathering or reunion
Attending a special event like a wedding, graduation or birthday party
Keeping an appointment with a doctor
Other event
None
No, I have not gained weight
Yes, I've gained 10-20 pounds
Yes, I've gained 20 to 30 pounds
Yes, I've gained over 30 pounds

 

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