Knee Replacement
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Part 1: Information about knee replacement
• What is Knee Replacement (metal and plastic resurfacing)
• The normal knee and the types of replacements
• Indications for surgery
• Expectations and potential problems
Part 2: Information about the time in hospital
• Coming into hospital
• Discharge planning
• Your anaesthetic
• Recovery after the operation
• Going home plans
Part 3: Rehabilitation Physiotherapy exercises following surgery
• Early bed exercises - the first set
• The second set of exercises
• Early Functional activities
• The third set of exercises
• Next functional activities
• Advanced and home exercises - the fourth set
• Further information and follow-up plans