Surgery

These web pages provide an overview of issues related to hip and knee replacement surgery. They explain how the surgery is performed, how to prepare for it, stages and pace of recovery and what to expect in the future.

Video shows a patient going through all stages of hip replacement surgery done in the Toronto Western Hospital. It starts with the explanation how the surgery is done and how to prepare for it at home. It also covers pain management after surgery and various issues related to recovery, including physiotherapy, use of assistive devices and patient safety.

This document explains what hip replacement surgery involves, its possible complications including managing pain. It also outlines steps in recovery and role of the physical exercises. There is a sequence of exercises to be done under the supervision of a physiotherapist and on your own. The publication also provides advice and tips on moving around the home, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and common household maintenance.

This guide covers all stages of knee replacement surgery from how to prepare for it at home, the hospital stay during the procedure and recovery after the operation. It also provides exercises and tips of regaining full mobility and a checklist of equipment you may need in the hospital and at home. 

This publication provides comprehensive information on hip replacement surgery, from preparations before the surgery, surgery itself, hospital stay (including a set of physio exercises) to recovery at home. There is also a list of community resources and a list of device and equipment vendors.

This website was designed for people in Nova Scotia who are having hip or knee replacement surgery but it offers information helpful to others. It may help you to prepare for surgery, to stay safely in the hospital, and with your recovery at home.

this information for patients and their caregivers following a hip fracture includes benefits of physical activity, nutrition, assistive devices, home adaptations and more.

Information on bones and joints in human body includes advice from the orthopaedic experts on how to keep them healthy and prevent injuries. There are also descriptions and corresponding publications for different types of bone and joint surgeries.

This booklet has been developed to provide patient undergoing hip replacement surgery with helpful information regarding expected experiences before and after the surgery and to help them get back home and to their community as soon as possible after the operation. Post-surgery exercises, use of assistive equipment and safety issues are also covered.

The page explains the common reasons of knee problems, symptoms that indicate severity of knee damage, especially worsening pain and avoidance of physical activities that involve knee movement.

This website provides an overview of treatment options for people living with arthritis, including medications, surgery and natural treatments. Medication section provides information about the many drugs used to treat arthritis and arthritis-related conditions through the Arthritis Today Drug Guide. Surgery section describes different types of joint procedures and the section on alternative treatment discusses use of nutritional supplements, vitamins and other natural treatments.

This resource provides numerous authoritative articles and blogs on neck and back pain. The website is intended for patients and professionals in this area of expertise. Patients and their caregivers will find here, in addition to information on diseases and treatments, information on pain management, before and post-surgery advice and tips on living better with a spinal or a neck condition. Patients will also find exams and tests typically conducted to diagnose spinal injuries, patient guides, videos and animations on various spine disorders. Spine Universe was founded by a U.S.-based orthopaedic spinal surgeon and is now run by a for profit medical education company, Vertical Health. They have an editorial board and content is written or vetted by medical & health care professionals. 

Hip revision surgery is performed to repair an artificial hip joint that has been demaged over time. The revision helps to correct the problem so the hip can function normally again. This page explains causes of hip pain and provides tips for all stages of the hip revision procedure, from preparation before the surgery, the hospital stay to recovery and rehabilitation.

This OrthoInfo page explains how changes in the hip occur and when the total hip replacement is needed. It also provides information for those facing a decision about the surgery, describes how the surgery is done and what to expect after in terms of recovery and possible complications. It includes videos that further illustrate how the total hip replacement procedure is performed.

This web page provides access to information on bariatric surgery, which is performed to help extremely obese people lose weight. Covered aspects include suitability of weight loss surgery when another medical condition is present, explanation of different procedures, nutrition after surgery and misconceptions about this type of surgery. The page also lists videos showing bariatric or gastric surgery and patient pamphlets in English and Spanish.

This OrthoInfo page provides an overview of the total knee replacement surgery, hospital stay after the surgery, possible complications and recovery at home. It includes a short video showing how the procedure is performed.

OrthoInfo is a trusted source of information about musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. It explains how the bone-related conditions are treated, as well as how they can be prevented. The articles and videos are developed by orthopaedic surgeons who are members of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle. These general conditioning programs provide a wide range of exercises.  To ensure that the programs are safe and effective for you, they should be performed under your doctor's supervision.

This page provides information on the minimally invasive hip replacement procedure and compares it to the traditional hip replacement surgery. It also explains who could be a good candidate for this kind of surgical procedure.

This web page explains what bariatric surgery is, its benefits and possible risks. It explains terminology related to this surgery and outlines different types of bariatric surgeries. A description of each procedure includes the expected weight loss, metabolic and hormonal changes and complications that may occur in some patients. 

This is a lengthy list of questions asked by individuals about knee pain, injury, surgery and rehabilitation and other related issues. Answers are provided by the Medical Multimedia Group, LLC. Some answers cite additional references from medical journals.

This is a general conditioning program that provides a wide range of physical exercises after a knee injury or a knee surgery. Following a well-structured conditioning program will also help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle.

This website provides information on diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation after spinal surgical procedures performed at the Cleveland Clinic. The Center for Spine Health’s multidisciplinary team brings together the expertise of nationally recognized Cleveland Clinic specialists in orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery and medical spine, offering patients with back and neck pain the latest, most innovative and effective medical and surgical treatments.

Learn about the different types of joint surgery and if joint surgery is right for you. Different procedures are explained, including knee and hip replacement and other types of joint surgeries. There is also discussion on how to prepare for this type of surgery and what results to expect.