Total Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery

Your health care partners want you to get the best possible care, support and outcome for your hip or knee surgery. Our main goals in supporting you are to:

  • Reduce your wait time for surgery
  • Support you – from your first appointment, all the way to recovery
  • Make sure you understand everything you need to know and do to get ready for and recover from your surgery

Total Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery Locations

Patient Education & Rehabilitation Resources

You play a key role in preparing for and recovering from surgery. The following resources and videos relay important information and demonstrate exercises, and precautions, relevant to your procedure. The resources provide detailed instructions on what to expect before, during and after your surgery and what equipment that needs to be ordered in advance so that you are well prepared.

Getting Ready for Surgery Guides:

Videos to Support Post-Surgery and Recovery:                                      

Daily Living Activities After Hip Replacement

Getting in/out of the car

 

Using a walker

Putting on pants

Putting on socks and shoes

Getting in/ out of bed

Getting in/out of the bathtub

Going up/down stairs

 

Hip Replacement Exercises- * Consult your local physiotherapist to determine whether these exercises are appropriate for you

Exercises 3-6 weeks after surgery

Exercises 6-12 weeks after surgery

Exercises 12+ weeks after surgery

 

Daily Living Activities After Knee Replacement

Getting in/out of the car

Using a walker

Going up/down stairs

Leg lifter

 

Knee Replacement Exercises - *Consult your local physiotherapist to determine whether these exercises are appropriate for you

Exercises 1 week after surgery

Exercises 2 weeks after surgery

Exercises 3 weeks after surgery

Strength exercises after clearance from physio

* We would like to acknowledge Rebalance MD for the generous use of their comprehensive videos.

Learn More About the Supports Available to You

Choose the hospital location that your surgery will be conducted at to learn more about the resources available to support you pre and post surgery:

If you are receiving your total hip or knee replacement at Cowichan District Hospital, please contact your primary care provider for more information on available supports.

General Information on Total Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery

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