Login to My Knee Guide to post your own stories and access info from your mobile device.

Sign Up for My Knee Guide to:

  • Save Checklists and Notes
  • Save Surgery Dates/Surgery Calendar
  • Post Stories and Comment
  • Access your My Knee Guide info from your mobile device.

Thanks!
Thank you for registering with My Knee Guide. A link has been sent to your email. You may activate your account by following that link.

Add Your Story
Add your story to:
I decided to have my knee replaced when..
How my life changed after knee replacement

Add Your Comment

Thanks!
Your comment will be moderated to ensure that it's relevant to knee replacement surgery. Once approved, it will be added to this story.

Text Size

Pre-op Questions What to ask your surgeon before surgery

Below is a checklist of questions to ask your surgeon before surgery. As you answer each question, a checkmark will appear

During my hospitalization, are there other members of the surgical team who will see me?

What medicine is used after surgery to lower the risk of a blood clot (DVT prophylaxis)?

Who provides my home equipment such as walker, elevated toilette seat?

Which implant company is being used?

After I leave the hospital do you recommend home or in-patient rehabilitation?

Has medical clearance obtained from my primary MD?

YesNo

Has medical clearance obtained from my cardiologist?

YesNo

Are there any concerns about the pre-operative test results?

What type of anesthesia does the surgeon recommend?

Will a drain be placed in my knee at the time of surgery?

YesNo

Is pre-donation of blood recommended?

YesNo

Tweet your comments about:

Finding a Knee Replacement Surgeon