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All topics
  1. What it is
  2. Who it helps
  3. Timing
  4. The procedure
  5. Patient journey
  6. Recovery supplies
  7. Implant designs
  8. Side-by-side
  9. Robotics and alignment
  10. US manufacturers
  11. What the evidence says
  12. Value analysis
  13. Questions to ask
  14. Resources
  15. Glossary
  16. References

For patients and families

Questions to ask your surgeon

  1. Have I tried every non-surgical option that makes sense for me?
  2. Am I a candidate for a partial knee replacement, or do I need a total?
  3. What results should I realistically expect for pain and activity?
  4. Which implant will you use, cemented or cementless, and why?
  5. Do you use robotics or navigation, and what difference does it make for me?
  6. Will I go home the same day or stay overnight?
  7. What will I take to prevent blood clots, and for how long?
  8. What does physical therapy look like, and can I do some of it at home?
  9. When can I drive, return to work and get back to my activities?
  10. Is there anything about my health, like weight, diabetes or smoking, I should work on first?
  11. How many knee replacements do you do each year?