Thank you for choosing Joseph Brant Hospital to have your knee or hip replacement surgery.
Please take some time before your Pre-operative Planning appointment to review the following information and complete the identified forms.
If you have questions, write them down and raise them with your health care team.
Day Surgery Joint Replacement
If you are having your hip or knee replaced as a day surgery, you will be supported by our Surgical Navigator.
Knee & Hip Replacement Presentation
If you are having a hip or knee replacement, you are required to view the video below or review the slide deck of the Total Joint Replacement Class presentation prior to your pre-operative appointments.
Equipment
You will need to purchase or rent some equipment before your surgery.
Prior to your surgery, you are required to purchase:
- Antiseptic Skin Cleanser with chlorhexidine gluconate (sponge or liquid) to be used the night before your scheduled surgery on the limb being operated on.
The following equipment is required upon discharge from hospital:
- 2-Wheeled Walker
See video/slideshow for instructions on how to measure for a walker - Cane
if you have any steps/stairs) - Stationary commode or raised toilet seat with arms
Mandatory for hip replacement - Long handled reacher, long handled shoe horn, sock-aid
Mandatory for hip replacement if you want/need to be independent
Total Hip or Knee Replacement Equipment List (with suppliers).
Education & Documentation
Patient Education
Documentation
Complete, print and bring all pre-operative planning forms and documentation to your in-person appointment.
Post Discharge Physiotherapy
Total Joint Rehabilitation Clinic
All patients are referred to our Total Joint Rehabilitation Clinic at the Joseph Brant Wellness House for individual and group based physiotherapy.
Other Options for Physiotherapy
If you would like to complete physiotherapy at different clinic, please check to see if they support Bundled Care Patients. A community physiotherapy funding letter is available at Joseph Brant Hospital.
Respite Care
If you think you might need additional supports upon discharge home, you might consider Respite Care in a retirement home. There is a cost for this and you would be responsible for organizing this prior to your surgery. Please contact each home directly for specific information regarding cost and availability.