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Surgery preparation guides

Prepare questions about an orthopaedic operation, anaesthesia, records and support at home. Confirm every instruction with your own surgical team.

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Before knee replacement: organise the practical details

Preparation for knee replacement includes medical assessment and planning for recovery at home.

Before hip replacement, the team reviews your health and helps plan recovery.

On the day of knee replacement, the team confirms the procedure, reviews anaesthesia and prepares you for surgery.

Anaesthesia is planned according to the operation, your health and the anaesthetist’s assessment.

Good preparation means understanding the operation, following hospital instructions and arranging the help you will need afterwards.

Smoking can interfere with bone healing and increase surgical complications.