Stage 3 of 5

The Operation & Hospital Stay

Admission, anaesthetic, the operation itself, pain management, getting moving, physiotherapy, discharge home and what to expect in the first few days.

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What this stage covers

Admission and what to bring
Anaesthetic choices explained
What happens during the operation
Pain relief in hospital
Standing and walking on day one
Going home: criteria and discharge planning

Videos

What happens during a knee replacement

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Common questions

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