Joint Orthopaedic Centre FAQ

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The Knee (Unicompartmental Knee Resurfacing): What is the difference between total knee replacement and unicompartmental knee resurfacing?; How long is the hospital stay?; What type of anaesthetic will I have?; How long is the operation?; Will I need help at home?; What about stairs?; When can I walk?; How long must I use the crutches?; How long must I wear the knee brace?; How long will my knee be swollen?; Can I get my knee wet?; How long is the incision?; Do I need Physiotherapy?; When can I drive?; When are the skin clips removed?; How much walking should I do?; Can I participate in high impact activity?; What is the implant made up of?; What is the life span of the implant?; Can I find out more about this procedure?
The Knee (Injury)
The Hip: Will I be able to work after Hip resurfacing?; Can both hips be operated on at the same time?; How long will hip resurfacing last?; Why do I have trouble sleeping at night?; For how long should I continue taking my medications after surgery?; Should I use a heating pad or ice packs?; What kind of shoes should I wear?; When should I go up and down stairs?; When should I drive?; How much exercise should I do and how can I tell if I have done too much?; How long will my leg continue to swell and hurt?
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