How prepared are you for rehab at home?

This Primer runs through the practical things you need to take care of before your knee surgery

Page updated August 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)

 

If it is the first time that you have had knee surgery you may not really know what to expect.

A little bit of planning can make all the difference.

This Primer will walk you through a number of important things that you might want to consider, and which may take a little time for you to put in place before you go to hospital.

Before we start with the medical issues, consider these -

Is your phone charger within reach of your bed as your mobile might be flat after your stay in hospital?

Do you have the important numbers you need on your phone or within easy access?

 

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Author

Dr Sheila Strover

Clinical Editor

Dr Sheila Strover is the founder and Clinical Editor of the KNEEguru website.

Her medical studies were completed at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa - BSc(...read more

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