Joint Replacement Surgery

Introduction

Joint replacement surgery is performed to improve the quality of patients lives.

There are several reasons a joint replacement maybe advised, but most commonly this is for the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory condition that causes damage to various structures with in the joint that can cause pain and stiffness of the joint, leading to a reduction in quality of life.

This webpage has been created to provide you with all the information and resources to optimise your preparation and recovery from joint replacement surgery.

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Joint School Films

	How to prepare for your planned hip or knee replacement surgery
	Your planned hip or knee replacement surgery
	Your anaesthetic choices
	Recovering from your surgery
	Knee exercises before and after surgery
	Hip exercises before and after surgery

Patient Information

Contact Details

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