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Final Preparations
The final week before your operation
The important things to do — and avoid — in the last few days before your knee replacement. Always follow the instructions given to you by your hospital team.
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These topics cover the final week and the night before your operation.
What to Pack for Hospital
A practical checklist for your hospital stay.
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Looking After Your Skin Before Surgery
Keeping your skin healthy in the weeks before your operation.
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Medicines Before Surgery
What to keep taking, what to adjust and what to bring with you.
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The Night Before Surgery
Everything you need to know about the night before your surgery.
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See what happens from arriving at hospital through to returning to the ward.