The short answer
On the day of knee replacement, the team confirms the procedure, reviews anaesthesia and prepares you for surgery. The exact sequence varies by hospital. Follow your own admission and fasting instructions rather than a generic online timetable.
Understanding the problem
The procedure replaces damaged joint surfaces with artificial components. Anaesthesia and pain-control choices are discussed with the relevant team. Checks before surgery help confirm identity, the planned side and the agreed operation.
Care and next steps
Use the preoperative conversation to clarify unresolved questions about the procedure and recovery. If the plan has changed since your clinic visit, ask why before proceeding. Tell the team about new illness, skin problems or medication changes.
Prepare for your consultation
Carry your identification, reports, current medicine list and hospital paperwork. Confirm which belongings and walking aids to bring, who will accompany you and how family updates are handled. Write down questions in advance because admission can feel busy. After surgery, ask when the team will explain the findings, rehabilitation plan and discharge criteria, and who will give the written instructions.
Common questions
Should I follow a fasting time from a blog?
No. Use the specific fasting and medicine instructions provided by your hospital and anaesthetic team.
Medical sources & further reading
This patient education guide was approved for publication by Dr Shahrukh Khan on 11 September 2026. It cannot diagnose your symptoms or replace a personalised clinical assessment. Editorial policy · About the doctor.