Will It be a pain free operation?
During the operation, the cause of your pain is removed. However, you can expect your joint and wound to be somewhat painful for up to 12 weeks after your surgery. To help reduce this pain, the we may use several different forms of pain relieving techniques, such as; nerve blocks, oral pain medications, PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia), ice packs and leg exercises. The pain will steadily decrease over time as your body heals. Most people find that the pain is negligible by 3 months. In our surgeries after surgery pain is almost negligible.

How long will I spend in hospital?
All patients recover at different rates. On average, patients go home within 5 days after having the operation. Due to ongoing improvements in patients care, hospital stays are getting shorter.

How successful is this operation?
In terms of reducing pain and increasing function significantly without complications, many studies have reported that almost all knee replacements have been successful.

How much movement will I have after my operation?
It depends what movement is possible in your knee before surgery. However, the amount of knee bending required to do most activities of daily living is usually achieved. Some patients after their operation complain of a different type of stiffness and describe a sensation that their knee feel stiff particularly after sitting for a period of time the first thing in the morning. This feeling does go away with walking a few steps. This is quite a common finding, and it eventually gets resolved.

What can most joint replacement patients do immediately after being discharged from hospital?
You should be able to walk with a walking aid without the assistance of another person. You should be able to get in and out of bed, in and out of a chair and on and off the toilet without the help of another person. You should also be able to dress and bathe yourself with the use of assistive devices. You should be able to bend your knee at least 90 degree or more. You are expected to continue the exercise you were taught on a daily basis for a general well being.