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- Osteoarthritis affects about 1 in 10 Canadians.
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- The hip is one of the largest joints in your body.
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- There are three things help the knee joint work easily and without pain, and three things make
the knee painful and hard to move.
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- There are questions you should ask when visiting your family doctor about your condition.
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- There are questions to ask your surgeon during your consult visit.
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- Surgery is not the only treatment option for osteoarthritis. People at different stages of
osteoarthritis disease need different treatment.
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- There are several types of hip replacement surgery.
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- There are two types of knee replacements.
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- Good preparation for surgery will result in faster recovery time, fewer problems
and a smoother recovery at home.
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- Getting in shape before surgery will speed up your recovery after surgery.
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- For each extra pound of weight a person carries, it puts an extra 3 to 6 pounds of
force on your knee and hip joints.
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- Good nutrition speeds up your recovery time and lowers your risk of infection.
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- Research has shown that smoking results in slower healing, a higher chance of complications
(e.g. greater risk of infection) and a longer time spent in hospital.
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- Taking pain medication can help you to stay active, reduce the pain from inflammation in your joints,
help you sleep and treat anxiety or depression.
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- Everyone having knee or hip replacement surgery is expected to attend a Pre-Admission Clinic to help
prepare for surgery.
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- This website will tell you everything you need to know about your hospital, including information on
parking, visiting hours and where to go on the day of your surgery.
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- During your time in the hospital, your healthcare team will work with you to make sure you are ready
and able to manage your daily activities so you can be safely discharged home.
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- This website gives you a day by day look at the care you will receive in the hospital starting with
your day of surgery until you are discharged home.
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- No two people are exactly alike when it comes to pain. You will probably experience some pain after
your operation.
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- This website shows you how to safely move your body and get mobile after surgery by using step by
step instructions and video clips.
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- Doing exercises after surgery helps to promote good circulation, increase muscle strength, and
prevent blood clots.
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- There are things you can do after your surgery so you can have a speedy and safe recovery.
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- After surgery, a vital part of getting better is being able to get moving again. Stay with your
walking and exercise program to help speed up your recovery.
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- This website can show you how to safely go about your everyday activities after surgery.
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- Being able to identify complications from your surgery early and knowing what to do is important
to staying healthy.
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- It’s a good idea to ask a family member or friend to come with you for your post-op follow up visit to listen and take notes.
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- If your surgery and recovery has gone well, you should be able to do most of your everyday
activities after about three months.
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- This website can help family member or caregivers of a surgery patients.
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- Our links to other resources may help you find out more about your condition and the resources available in your community.
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