Preparing for Surgery

Once you have decided to have the total knee replacement surgery, Dr Kohan and his staff will guide you as you prepare for surgery.

You will be given education and guidance to help you prepare by Rebecca Cordingley (Dr Kohan's Assistant). Dr Kohan will order various tests depending on your medical history.

When preparing for surgery, there are number of tasks to attend to. It is important to feel like you have enough information and education on the operation and follow up care. Please feel free to ask as many questions you deem appropriate.

Traditionally autologous blood (blood donated by the patient) has been used when a patient undergos knee surgery. Autologous blood donation is a good way of providing blood for yourself, if it is required during surgery.

Important to remember:

Stop taking your non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication, such as Aspirin, Brufen, Naprosyn, Voltaren, Feldene, and etc. 3 weeks before your surgery. Consult with Dr Kerr regarding taking your regular medications the morning of surgery. Especially heart, blood pressure, and diabetic medications. You may take them with a small sip of water.

Surgery preparation check list:

• Complete all paper work in the information pack.
• Make sure you have an X-ray of the affected knee.
• Donate blood for surgery (Autologous) usually completed over a three week period prior to the surgery date.
• The blood tests required
  1. Full blood count
  2. Autologous donation
  3. Cross match
• Complete all medical tests ordered by Dr Kohan.

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