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Preparing for surgery

How to prepare your home before a hip or knee replacement

Simple changes — from raising your chair height to moving everyday items within reach — make the first weeks at home safer and far more comfortable.

Mr David Allen, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr David Allen

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Recovery

Your first six weeks after hip replacement

What to expect week by week, from your first steps to getting back behind the wheel.

7 min read
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Knee

Total or partial knee replacement: which is right for you?

How the pattern of wear in your knee shapes the choice — and what it means for recovery.

6 min read
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Recovery

The physio exercises that make the biggest difference

Five simple daily exercises that speed up recovery after hip or knee surgery.

5 min read
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Hip

What actually happens in theatre during a hip replacement

A calm, step-by-step look at the operation — from anaesthetic to recovery room.

6 min read
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Preparing for surgery

10 questions to ask at your first consultation

Get the most from your appointment with these questions to bring along.

4 min read
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News

Choosing where to have your joint replacement

What to look for in a hospital — and why the surgeon matters most.

5 min read

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