Common questions relating to Knee Surgery

How long will I be in the hospital?

You can expect to be in hospital for five to seven days.

What should I take with me? 

Remember to bring the following items with you into the hospital:

• A toiletry bag containing soap, a face cloth/sponge, toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, shaving kit etc
• Dressing gown
• Slippers that are easy to put on, preferably non-slip.
• Spare clothes for ‘dressing practise’ and a set of clothes in which to go home.
• Books or magazines
• Reading glasses
• Relevant telephone contact numbers.

Ladies

• Two or three front-fastening, knee length nightgowns. Long ones restrict movement.
• A few changes of comfortable underwear, but not panty-girdles.

Gentlemen

• Two or three pairs of pyjamas
• A few pairs of boxer shorts or underpants