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    What should I expect after total knee replacement surgery?

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    A/Prof Mike Reid

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Michael studied Medicine at the University of Aberdeen and graduated as a doctor in 1999 with Thomas Lauder Carr Prize in Orthopaedics. Michael’s early medical … View Profile

    After your surgery it is important to get out of bed and mobilise (initially under supervision by the physiotherapist and nursing staff) to reduce complications and promote healing. Delay in mobilisation can increase the chances of developing post-operative complications, so we are keen to get you moving quite quickly. After discharge, we will see in our consulting rooms for follow up at 2 weeks where A/Prof. Reid will examine you and our nurse will review your wound.

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