Welcome to Your
Knee Replacement
Digital Guide
Expert guidance for every step of the way
During your knee replacement journey, we'll help you prepare with confidence and recover well.
Welcome to Your
Welcome to your knee replacement journey. We recommend working through each section in order.
Section 1
Getting Ready
Practical information to help you prepare for your operation and your stay in hospital
Key takeaway
A little preparation at home before your operation makes the first weeks afterwards much easier
What you'll learn
- Staying as well as possible before surgery
- Keeping active and getting stronger
- Eating well and good nutrition
- Getting your health in the best condition possible
- Preparing your home
- Planning support for after surgery
Section 2
Final Preparations
The important things to do — and avoid — in the final week before your operation
Key takeaway
A few important final steps will help make sure you're ready for your operation
What you'll learn
- Your final week checklist
- Medicines before surgery
- Looking after your skin
- Eating and drinking before surgery
- What to pack for hospital
- The night before surgery
Plus more inside this section
Section 3
The Day of Surgery
Understand what happens from arriving at hospital through to returning to the ward after your operation
Key takeaway
Knowing what to expect on the day removes uncertainty and helps you feel in control
What you'll learn
- Arriving at hospital
- Meeting the team
- About anaesthesia
- In the operating theatre
- Recovery room
- Back on the ward
Section 4
Early Recovery
Practical guidance for the first days and weeks after surgery — pain, movement, wound care and returning home safely
Key takeaway
Walking little and often, doing your exercises and watching your wound are the things that matter most early on
What you'll learn
- Pain management
- Walking and movement
- Range of motion
- Wound care
- Tips for sleeping
- When to seek help
Section 5
Common Questions
Straightforward answers to the questions patients most often ask before and after knee replacement
Key takeaway
If something is specific to you, your hospital team is always the right place to ask
What you'll learn
- Before you come in
- Eating, drinking and medicines
- The day of surgery
- Going home
- The first weeks at home
- Who to contact
Section 1
Getting Ready
Practical information to help you prepare for your operation and your stay in hospital
Key takeaway
A little preparation at home before your operation makes the first weeks afterwards much easier
What You'll Learn
- Staying as well as possible before surgery
- Keeping active and getting stronger
- Eating well and good nutrition
- Getting your health in the best condition possible
- Preparing your home
- Planning support for after surgery
Section 2
Final Preparations
The important things to do — and avoid — in the final week before your operation
Key takeaway
A few important final steps will help make sure you're ready for your operation
What You'll Learn
- Your final week checklist
- Medicines before surgery
- Looking after your skin
- Eating and drinking before surgery
- What to pack for hospital
- The night before surgery
- What to do if you become unwell
Section 3
The Day of Surgery
Understand what happens from arriving at hospital through to returning to the ward after your operation
Key takeaway
Knowing what to expect on the day removes uncertainty and helps you feel in control
What You'll Learn
- Arriving at hospital
- Meeting the team
- About anaesthesia
- In the operating theatre
- Recovery room
- Back on the ward
Section 4
Early Recovery
Practical guidance for the first days and weeks after surgery — pain, movement, wound care and returning home safely
Key takeaway
Walking little and often, doing your exercises and watching your wound are the things that matter most early on
What You'll Learn
- Pain management
- Walking and movement
- Range of motion
- Wound care
- Tips for sleeping
- When to seek help
Section 5
Common Questions
Straightforward answers to the questions patients most often ask before and after knee replacement
Key takeaway
If something is specific to you, your hospital team is always the right place to ask
What You'll Learn
- Before you come in
- Eating, drinking and medicines
- The day of surgery
- Going home
- The first weeks at home
- Who to contact