A practical guide to help you get ready for your hip or knee replacement, and what to expect along the way.
Preparing well for surgery helps ensure that your procedure goes smoothly and that your recovery starts on the right foot. In the weeks leading up to your surgery, you will complete a series of preoperative steps — medical clearances, lab work, and specific preparation instructions — to make sure you are ready.
We have put together a preoperative checklist to help you keep track of these steps. Each item includes a short explanation of what is involved.
