Hip & Knee Joint Replacement at RNOH: Pre-Operative Assessment

This video explains the preparation and process for your hospital admission. It also covers your fitness for surgery and practical preparation measures. At RNOH we have a long and successful history of carrying out joint replacement surgery over many decades and have one of the lowest infection rates in the country. A successful outcome starts with good preparation. You will also find more information in our online patient guide on our website at www.rnohjointr... or in our patient information booklets. Thank you for taking the time to watch this important educational video.
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Other videos in this series:
• Hip & knee joint replacement at RNOH: An introduction by Prof John Skinner, Consultant Surgeon
This short video explains the preparation for your surgery and reasons for choosing RNOH Stanmore for your joint replacement operation.
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• Hip & knee joint replacement at RNOH: Infection Prevention & Control
This video covers guidance in the prevention of infection and how this is managed during your admission and your stay.
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• Hip & knee joint replacement at RNOH: Pharmacy advice
This video explains medication guidance prior to your operation, what medicines to bring in with you and what medicines to take home.
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• Hip & knee joint replacement at RNOH: Occupational Therapy
This video gives advice on coping at home following your surgery and guidance for planning ahead.
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• Hip & knee joint replacement at RNOH: Advice and support from Clinical Nurse Specialists
In this video, one of our Clinical Nurse Specialists outlines the guidance and support available for you prior to your admission as well as after your discharge from hospital. It also covers information about your follow up appointment after your surgery.
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• Hip & knee joint replacement at RNOH: A guide to anaesthesia
In this video, an anaesthetist explains the anaesthetic options and the use of pain relief following your surgery.
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• Hip & knee joint replacement at RNOH: A guide to Physiotherapy
This video explains the importance of early mobilisation and your rehabilitation as well as managing at home following your joint replacement.
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• Hip & knee joint replacement at RNOH: A guide to diet & nutrition
This video contains information about a healthy diet to aid your recovery
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• Hip & knee joint replacement at RNOH: Discharge and going home
It is important that you are adequately prepared for your discharge. This video covers medication, wound care, getting home, and managing personal care.
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