Resources
Documents
Repository of guides, protocols and reference material for patients and colleagues. Download or consult the documents as appropriate.
Perioperative instructions (before surgery)
PDFHow to prepare in the days before surgery: pre-anesthetic assessment, tests and recommendations to avoid having the operation postponed.
Postoperative instructions
PDFWhat to expect and how to take care of yourself in the first days after surgery: effects of the anesthesia, rest and activities you should avoid.
Frequently asked questions about the biopsy
PDFWhat a bone or soft-tissue biopsy is, why it is done in the operating room and what to expect before and after the procedure.
Frequently asked questions about hip replacement
PDFExpected pain and swelling, wound care and activity recommendations after a total hip replacement.
Frequently asked questions about knee replacement
PDFPain and swelling, use of ice and elevation, and why regaining movement is key after a total knee replacement.
Calm knee protocol
PDFHow to structure recovery from a knee replacement with activity in small, frequent doses, guided by the traffic-light rule.
This material is educational and general; it does not replace the instructions of your treating team or an individual medical evaluation. If your prescription, physiotherapist or surgeon told you something different, follow those instructions.