If you are having hip or knee joint surgery, there are guides at the bottom of this page that are specifically tailored for these types of surgery, and provide detailed information to help you prepare for your operation and what to expect afterwards.
There is also a series of patient education videos explaining the journey for those due to undergo hip surgery. The following eight videos will take your from the decision to have surgery and beyond your recovery.
Introduction
A brief introduction taking patients through the process, from prepartion to recovery.
Anatomy and arthritis
Information on anatomy and arthritis.
Total hip replacement
Information on what will happen during the procedure.
Benefits, risks and complications
Information on the pros, cons and potential complications when undergoing hip surgery.
Preparations for surgery
Information on the process perparing for surgery.
Your hospital stay
Information on your hospital stay and inpatient rehabillitation
Back at home
Information on how to best take care of yourself when discharged from hospital.
This is your future
Information on your prospects following recovery.
Last reviewed: 16 January 2026