St. George SportsMed Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Pre-Op Clinic

Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Our dedicated team has designed this six-week pre-habilitation education program to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what to expect to prepare you for your total knee replacement surgery and rehabilitation.

This course is run by our nurse practitioner and is in addition to your normal surgical plan. What's included:

Patients get a bag of pre-op essentials
1 initial individual assessment
3 x 1 hour group education sessions
2 x post op tele health calls

Your Pre-Op Kit

Designed to support your recovery journey

Compression Ice Pack
Pedals
Cork Roller
Compression Sleeve
Exercise Band
Crutches

Pre-operative optimisation has been shown to improve outcomes after total knee replacement.

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT

Undergo any pre-op consultations as discussed with your orthopaedic surgeon.

GROUP SESSIONS

Three group sessions over six weeks will be included in your pre- op clinic plan.

EXPERT GUIDANCE

Expert guidance to care for your joints and get the best outcomes post-surgery.

Why Pre-op Education?

OPTIMISED HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Get a thorough check-up to understand your overall health. We'll identify and address any existing health issues that might affect your surgery or recovery.

KNOWING THE RISKS

We'll help you understand and manage any potential risks or complications related to the surgery, making sure you're well-prepared.

OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS CONCERNS

If you're feeling anxious or have concerns, this is the perfect time to talk about them. We're here to provide support and get you mentally prepared for the surgery.

BETTER RESULTS

All these steps add up to better outcomes for you. We want to identify and tackle any challenges beforehand, so your recovery can be as smooth as possible.

If you have any questions about the information provided here, please don’t hesitate to contact our rooms 02 8537 3100