What stair climbing safety measures may be needed after joint replacement surgery?
Ask your caregiver about stair climbing safety measures you need to follow after joint replacement surgery. Your caregiver may tell you to do any of the following stair climbing safety measures: • Avoid going up and down stairs if you feel pain or cannot keep your balance. • Climb stairs one at a time. Do not switch feet for each new stair. Ask your caregiver for instructions on how he wants you to go up and stairs. • Your caregiver may want you to use crutches when going up and down stairs. Always follow your caregiver’s instruction for using crutches.
