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 · 8 min read

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Preparing for surgery

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

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Recovery

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

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Knee

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

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