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General Questions: Whom do I call if I have problems? If related to your surgery or hospitalization, please call your surgeon’s office or Nurse Practitioner. For other health problems, please call your family doctor. Are there people I can reach for more information and support? Yes. Please visit...

What should I do if my incision is reddened? Call your surgeon or the Nurse Practitioner and you may need to come in to be assessed. Redness around staples may be related to them and will go away when removed. How much drainage from my incision is normal? A small amount of drainage is not uncommon...

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...

Would I be a suitable donor? Many organs and tissues can be donated, including the heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, small bowel, corneas, heart valves, bone and skin. Ultimately, the ability to become and organ and tissue donor depends on several factors, including the health of the organs...

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...