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Welcome
About Joint Replacement Surgery
Your Feelings and Concerns
Steps for Success
Plan ahead where you can
Know what to expect
Be an active partner in your recovery
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
All About Joint Replacement
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Preparing For Your Surgery
Before Your Surgery
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Find out what you need to know
Do some strengthening exercises
If you are having knee replacement surgery
If you are having hip replacement surgery
Arrange for help later on
Start getting your home ready
Talk to your employer
Other ways to prepare
The Pre-operative Visit
Meeting the Care Team
About blood loss
About anaesthesia
Making plans for rehabilitation
The Week Before Surgery
The Day of Surgery
What to bring to the hospital
While You’re In Hospital
The First 24 Hours
Pain Relief
Preventing Blood Clots
Preventing Infection After Surgery
Starting Your Therapy
Bed exercises after knee replacement surgery
Bed exercises after hip replacement surgery
Getting Ready For Rehabilitation
During Your Recovery
Caring For Your Incision
How To Reduce Swelling
How To Protect Your New Joint
Know How To Recognize Complications
Seeing Your Surgeon Again
Getting back to normal
During The First Three Months
Tips for everyday living
Walking
Going up and down stairs
Sitting down and getting up
Getting in and out of bed
Having a bath
Having a shower
Using the toilet
Getting dressed
Putting on shoes and socks
Driving and car travel
Photos
Going back to work
Leisure and sports activities
A few words about sex
For your family and friends
In the weeks before surgery
The week of surgery
The day of surgery
The week after surgery
Six weeks after surgery
Three months after surgery
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