You have just been discharged after a successful knee replacement. Home is the best place to recover with the information at hand.

We will continue to keep track of your recovery and aim to assist you with this important process. The more you are informed the more you will be in control of your recovery to make it as easy as possible

You can log your symptoms and see how they change over time. Part of this may be the pain levels you experience – this information is important to your care team so that they can get a better understanding of how quickly you are recovering and any possible complications.

If you are concerned that you are experiencing more severe pain, make sure you take all the medication as prescribed and apply regular ice to your knee.

We recommend you look at the articles in the app that deal with pain levels to see if what you are experiencing is a normal part of your recovery.

We hope that your recovery is going well. If you are having any difficulties with your recovery or should you need urgent care please contact your care team or visit your hospital’s emergency department.