How long before I can play golf after a joint replacement?
This will depend on what joint you have had replaced and on how quickly you are progressing with your post operative mobility. You need to be able to comfortably walk, be able stand in the golf [...]
If I have a plaster on can I get it wet?
It is safest to check with your doctor if plaster treatment will be required before surgery. Unless you have a fiberglass type plaster cast with water impervious ‘goretex’ underlay [...]
When can I get back to sport after having knee cruciate ligament surgery?
After cruciate ligament knee surgery physiotherapy rehabilitation is very important to help get you back to sport as soon as possible. This involves specific exercises (including stationery [...]
If my hip replacement dislocates what happens?
This problem occurs infrequently. After a hip replacement it is important to comply with the specific instructions of your doctor to minimise the risks of a dislocation occurring. If it does [...]
If my joint replacement gets infected what happens?
There is a slight risk of infection after any operation and joint replacement surgery is no exception. We take all precautions to prevent any chance of this complication occurring though [...]
What are the complications of orthopaedic surgery?
There are a number of potential complications that may occur after surgery. These may be grouped together as general complications that may occur after surgery and specific complications related [...]
Do I need to take antibiotics in future for any surgical or dental procedure if I have previously had joint replacement surgery?
Certainly you should mention that you have had joint replacement surgery to any health professional planning to perform a surgical procedure (eg dental, bowel, prostate, bladder, cardiac [...]
When will I be able to drive again after joint replacement?
This will depend on what joint you have had replaced and on how quickly you are progressing with your post operative mobility. You need to be able to comfortably get in and out of a car and sit [...]