Your need for a total knee replacement means that you have probably been experiencing knee pain and instability for some time. You may also have been struggling to walk for any distance due to the pain and weakness in your leg.
Your need for an arthroscopic procedure on your knee may be due to a sudden injury or a gradual decline due to pain and muscle weakness from early arthritis in the knee joint. Whichever the reason, it is important to prepare well for your surgery by keeping your knee as strong as possible.
A hip replacement is a surgical procedure used to treat hip pain usually caused by the gradual wearing of a joint or osteoarthritis. The goal is to replace the damaged hip joint with a prosthetic (artificial) ball and socket joint to ease your pain and regain your mobility. Your consultant, after initial assessment and diagnostic tests, will recommend the best option for you.
The goal of this surgery is to stabilise your knee, relieve pain and enable a return to a much higher level of physical activity than possible without the surgery. If you prepare well for the surgery, you can significantly improve your recovery and achieve a better outcome. You will also reduce the possibility of complications and return to activities more quickly.
It is very normal to feel rather overwhelmed and anxious if your surgeon has recommended surgery for your back problem. The goal of spinal surgery is to relieve your pain, improve your range of movement and so allow you to return to the activities you love.
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We want to ensure that all our patients have a smooth recovery. Every patient receives a tailored recovery plan specifically designed by their surgeon for their recovery. For some general points, we have put together a guide to help you prepare and recover from your orthopaedic surgery. Always follow the instructions given to you by your medical team.
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