Publisher's Synopsis
The essential handbook for anyone who wants to make their joint replacement go as smoothly as possible. Every year hundreds of thousands of people have an operation to replace a hip or knee joint. If you're on the waiting list, facing an operation or if you've had a joint replacement, this book is for you. It explains clearly why these operations are done, what happens during surgery and all the terms the doctor and medical team might use. It also provides vital information about how you can help yourself - what you can do to make life easier while you're waiting for treatment, and what you can do afterwards to get mobile as quickly as possible after the operation.
