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Osteoarthritis affects about 1 in 10 Canadians. learn more
The hip is one of the largest joints in your body. learn more
There are three things help the knee joint work easily and without pain, and three things make the knee painful and hard to move. learn more
There are questions you should ask when visiting your family doctor about your condition. learn more
There are questions to ask your surgeon during your consult visit. learn more
Surgery is not the only treatment option for osteoarthritis. People at different stages of osteoarthritis disease need different treatment. learn more
There are several types of hip replacement surgery. learn more
There are two types of knee replacements. learn more
Good preparation for surgery will result in faster recovery time, fewer problems and a smoother recovery at home. learn more
Getting in shape before surgery will speed up your recovery after surgery. learn more
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. learn more
Good nutrition speeds up your recovery time and lowers your risk of infection. learn more
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. learn more
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. learn more
Everyone having knee or hip replacement surgery is expected to attend a Pre-Admission Clinic to help prepare for surgery. learn more
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. learn more
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. learn more
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. learn more
No two people are exactly alike when it comes to pain. You will probably experience some pain after your operation. learn more
This website shows you how to safely move your body and get mobile after surgery by using step by step instructions and video clips. learn more
Doing exercises after surgery helps to promote good circulation, increase muscle strength, and prevent blood clots. learn more
There are things you can do after your surgery so you can have a speedy and safe recovery. learn more
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. learn more
This website can show you how to safely go about your everyday activities after surgery. learn more
Being able to identify complications from your surgery early and knowing what to do is important to staying healthy. learn more
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. learn more
If your surgery and recovery has gone well, you should be able to do most of your everyday activities after about three months. learn more
This website can help family member or caregivers of a surgery patients. learn more
Our links to other resources may help you find out more about your condition and the resources available in your community. learn more