About Knee Replacement Surgery
Types of Knee Replacements
First Consultancy
X-Rays
Conditons for Knee Replacement
Preparation for Surgery
Types of Implants
Investigation
Operations
Post Operative Treatment
After Surgery
Exercise Program After Surgery
After Discharge from Hospital
Risks & Complications
FAQ
 
 
Investigations :
 
 
 

If you are advised knee replacement surgery you may require to undergo :

  • Evaluation of status of your teeth, ear, nose, throat and kidneys to rule out hidden infection
  • X-ray of your chest.
  • ECG, 2D echo

Investigations as follows:

  • CBC, ESR, Blood sugar fasting and after lunch.
  • Blood group and Rh factor
  • Kidney function tests, Liver function tests.
  • Test for HIV.
  • Test for Australia Antigen.
  • Test to rule out Hepatitis C.
  • Routine examination of your stool and urine.
  • Special tests if indicated.

After assessing your reports, you will be referred to a physician for medical fitness, and to the anesthetist for evaluation.

Prior to surgery, you will be familiarized with the exercises, which you will be required to do after the surgery.