This page contains several short videos to help you prepare prior to, during, and after your hip or knee surgery.
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Overview: Your surgery at PAHT
If you are having surgery at our hospital, please watch this short video about what to expect:
Introduction (hip)
Please watch this introductory video about what to expect when having your hip replacement surgery:
Introduction (knee)
Please watch this introductory video about having your knee replacement surgery:
Getting ready for surgery
Please watch this video about how to get ready for your surgery:
Preparing your home
Please watch this video about preparing your home for before and after your surgery:
Exercises (hip)
You will be given exercises for before and after your surgery. Please watch this video for hip exercises:
Exercises (knee)
You will be given exercises for before and after your surgery. Please watch this video for knee exercises:
Managing your pain
Please watch this video about managing your pain after surgery:
Day of your surgery
Please watch this video about what to expect on the day of your surgery:
Your anaesthetic care
Please watch the video about your anaesthetic care during your surgery:
Getting ready to go home
Please watch this video about getting ready to go home after your surgery:
Going home
Please watch this video about what to expect when going home after surgery:
Frequently asked questions
Please watch this video for answers to some frequently asked questions: