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

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 before Total Knee Replacement Surgery

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT

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

Group sessions before Total Knee Replacement Surgery

GROUP SESSIONS

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

Expert guidance before Total Knee Replacement Surgery

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

Patient Resources

Pre-Op Knee Exercises

Learn how to perform important knee exercises that will help strengthen your knee before your operation including static quadriceps, inner range quadriceps, straight leg raise and heel slides in lying position.

Walking with Crutches

Learn how to walk safely and carefully using crutches to minimise the use of injury. This video also shows how to go up and down stairs.

For appointments and enquiries, please phone your individual doctor or use our contact form.

St George Private Hospital
Specialist Consulting Suites
Level 2, Suite 201
131 Princes Highway
Kogarah NSW 2217

8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday to Friday
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturdays

          

Clinic entry via South St
OR Link Bridge from St George Private Hospital

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