Patient Guide
What to know before your visit and before and after surgery, to make your treatment journey easier.
01
Before your first visit
- Bring your ID and insurance card if you have one.
- Bring previous X-rays or MRI scans with their reports (discs or photos on your phone).
- List your medications, chronic conditions and previous operations.
- Wear comfortable clothing that makes it easy to examine the affected joint.
- Write your questions down beforehand so you do not forget them.
02
Preparing for surgery
- Complete the tests the doctor requests a few days before surgery.
- Tell the doctor about blood thinners and diabetes or blood pressure medication, which may need adjusting.
- Stop smoking if you can; it slows bone and wound healing.
- Follow the fasting instructions before anaesthesia.
- Prepare your home: remove slippery rugs, and set up a firm chair and a nearby place to sleep.
03
After surgery
- Take painkillers regularly as prescribed in the first days; good pain control helps you move.
- Keep the wound clean and dry until the stitches are removed.
- Use ice and elevation to reduce swelling.
- Do your physiotherapy exercises; they are a key part of a successful result.
- Take blood-clot prevention medication if prescribed, and keep moving regularly.
- Attend your follow-up appointments on time.
04
For stronger bones and joints
- Keep a healthy weight; every extra kilogram multiplies the load on your knees.
- Walk, swim and do strengthening exercises regularly.
- Get enough calcium and vitamin D, and moderate sun exposure.
- Mind your posture, especially at the computer and on your phone.
- Make the home safe for older relatives to prevent falls and fractures.
When to call us or go to the emergency department
- High fever, or redness and discharge from the wound
- Calf pain and swelling, or sudden shortness of breath
- Numbness, coldness or blue discolouration of the limb
- Severe pain that does not improve with painkillers
- Sudden leg weakness or loss of bladder or bowel control
Book Appointment
Living with joint or bone pain?
Book a consultation with Dr. Adnan Abu Daya at Ibn Al-Nafees Medical Complex, Abu Nseir.