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Will the surgery affect my abilities to care for myself? Yes. You will have limited mobility initially after surgery and will be using an aid to walk with for at least 6 weeks. You may need assistance after surgery with transportation, meals, bathing, etc. Please click here for more information...

Am I going to need physical therapy? Yes. You will see a physiotherapist in the hospital who will teach you how to move again after surgery, and you will also need to see a physiotherapist in the community to ensure you continue to improve your strength, range of motion and mobility when you return...

Will the surgery cause pain afterwards? Yes. As with any surgery, pain is an expected side effect. Please click here for more information. Is there anything I can do to eliminate the pain after surgery? Yes. Please click here for more information. Will I receive medication to manage the pain? Yes...

How long will I be in hospital? The typical length of stay in hospital after joint replacement surgery is 1-2 days. Will I have increased chance of bleeding after surgery? After surgery, you will placed on blood thinning medication to prevent the formation of blood clots. While you are on this...

My calf is sore and swollen? Please call your surgeon or Nurse practioner. If after hours call Orthopaedic resident on call. How much swelling is normal? Everyone is different. Swelling can last up to several months to a year after surgery. If you have pain or drainage with the swelling call your...

What should I do if I did not get a prescription? Everyone is given a 3 to 6 page prescription at discharge which should all be handed into a pharmacist. All of the sheets comprise the prescription so the pharmacist should take all the sheets. What should I do if I didn’t fill the prescription...

When do I take my bath? Have a bath or shower the night before and day of surgery. What medications do I take the day of surgery? Take the medications written in your Patient Information Same Day Admission Surgery Program pamphlet that you received in the Preadmission clinic. What medications do I...

Using the Toilet After hip surgery, if your toilet seat is lower than knee level, you will need a raised toilet seat. You will also need arms to help you sit down and get up more easily. Patients after knee surgery may also benefit as using the toilet is often difficult when they initially return...