We get a lot of questions about using a cane after total knee replacement. . Recommendations: . 👉 Use the cane on the opposite side of your surgical leg. If you had surgery on your right knee, hold the cane in your left hand. This reduces stress on the healing knee and improves balance. . 👉 Set the cane to the correct height. The top of the cane handle should line up with the crease of your wrist when you are standing upright with your arms relaxed at your sides. This allows a slight bend in y