PREPARING FOR SURGERY

Medical Evaluation If you decide to have total knee replacement surgery, you will be asked to have a medical check-up two three weeks before surgery to assess your health and to rule out any conditions that could interfere with your surgery.

Medications Tell your Orthopaedic surgeon about the medicines you are taking. He will tell you which medicines you should stop taking and which you should continue to take before surgery.

Urinary Evaluation A preoperative urological evaluation should be considered for individuals with a history of recent or frequent urinary tract infections.

Blood Requirement Your surgeon will inform you prior to the surgery to arrange for blood, if required during the procedure.

Home Planning Some modifications at your home are suggested, to make your recovery easier post surgery.

Consider the following:

- A stable chair for your early recovery with a firm seat cushion (height of 18-20 inches), a firm back, two arms, and a footstool for intermittent leg elevation.

- Removing all loose carpets and cords.

- A temporary living space on the same floor, because walking up or down stairs will be more difficult during your early recovery.

- After surgery you will be requested to use only western style toilet to avoid sitting on the floor or squatting.