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The patient may be asked to wear special stockings. These stockings are used to help compress the veins in their legs. This helps to keep swelling down and reduces the chance for blood clots.

• If swelling in the operative leg is bothersome, help the patient elevate the leg for short periods throughout the day. It is best when the patient lies down and raises the leg above heart level.
• Make sure the patient wears the stockings continuously, removing for one to two hours twice a day.
• Notify the physician if the patient notices increased pain or swelling in either leg.

Patient Education information provided by Biomet, Inc. - Advanced Science for Real Living™