How-to Guides
Practical step-by-step guidance for before and after knee and hip surgery.
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- How to choose the best orthopaedic surgeon for joint replacement? When choosing the best orthopaedic surgeon for joint replacement, look for experience in the specific procedure you may need, specialist training, surgical volume, hospital…
- How to choose the right knee or hip implant?
- How to know if you need a second opinion for joint replacement?
- How to prepare for hip replacement surgery? Preparation for hip replacement usually starts with a medical and anaesthetic assessment. The hospital may arrange blood tests, imaging, an ECG, or other investigations…
- How to prepare for knee replacement surgery? Preparing for knee replacement begins with the pre-operative assessment arranged by the surgeon or hospital. This may include blood tests, X-rays, an ECG, medical…
- How to prepare mentally for joint replacement surgery?
- How to prevent knee arthritis from getting worse?
- How to reduce knee pain at home? For mild knee pain, start by reducing activities that clearly make the pain worse while still keeping the joint gently mobile. An ice pack…
- How to reduce swelling after knee replacement at home?
- How to sleep after knee replacement surgery? After knee replacement, most patients can sleep in the position that feels comfortable unless their surgeon has given specific instructions. Sleeping on the back…
- How to tell if post-surgery pain is normal or a warning sign?
- How to treat a minor ligament sprain at home?
- How to walk after knee replacement surgery? Walking after knee replacement usually starts under the supervision of a physiotherapist. In the early stage, most patients use a walking frame, crutches, or…