Frequently Asked Questions
I have compiled answers to several faqs for each procedure. Use the ‘Quick Links’ below to select your procedure:
Hip Block Injection
2 weeks post-op. You will then need to go weekly until your outpatient appointment at 6 weeks post-op.
Not required for this procedure.
2 weeks post procedure and with the advice from your physiotherapist.
Knee Block Injection
2 weeks post-op. You will then need to go weekly until your outpatient appointment at 6 weeks post-op.
Not required for this procedure.
Hip Arthroscopy
Before your outpatient appointment at 2 weeks post-op – depending on whether major articular cartilage repair has been undertaken if so, then 6 weeks post-op.
One can fly post op but one needs to be aware of their own mobility status and increased DVT risk within the first 6 weeks of any lower limb surgery. We recommend you discuss this with your surgeon.
2-3 weeks post-op, when you can perform an emergency stop safely and you are off crutches.
2 weeks with a graduated return over the next 4 weeks.
You will have limited mobility and walking times/distances for 6 weeks, a graduated return to work at 4 weeks, a full commute at 6 weeks, a bike/pool at 4 weeks, a walk/run programme at 4 months and full competitive sports at 8-10 months.
You will need to use crutches for 2-4 weeks but walking distances will increase following this.
2 weeks post procedure and with the advice from your physiotherapist.
Knee Arthroscopy
2 weeks post-op. You will then need to go weekly until your outpatient appointment at 6 weeks post-op.
One can fly post op but one needs to be aware of their own mobility status and increased DVT risk within the first 6 weeks of any lower limb surgery. We recommend you discuss this with your surgeon.
2 weeks post procedure and with the advice from your physiotherapist.
Total Hip Replacement
One can fly post op but one needs to be aware of their own mobility status and increased DVT risk within the first 6 weeks of any lower limb surgery. We recommend you discuss this with your surgeon.
Before your outpatient appointment at 2 weeks post-op.
3-4 weeks post-op, when you can perform an emergency stop safely, and you are off crutches.
3-4 weeks with a graduated return over the next 4 weeks.
You will have limited mobility and walking times/distances for 6 weeks, a graduated return to work at 4 weeks, a full commute at 6 weeks, a bike/pool at 4 weeks, a walk/run programme at 4 months and full competitive sports at 8-10 months.
2 weeks post procedure and with the advice from your physiotherapist.
Total Knee Replacement
One can fly post op but one needs to be aware of their own mobility status and increased DVT risk within the first 6 weeks of any lower limb surgery. We recommend you discuss this with your surgeon.
Before your outpatient appointment at 2 weeks post-op.
3-4 weeks post-op, when you can perform an emergency stop safely, and you are off crutches.
3-4 weeks with a graduated return over the next 4 weeks.
You will have limited mobility and walking times/distances for 6 weeks, a graduated return to work at 4 weeks, a full commute at 6 weeks, a bike/pool at 4 weeks, a walk/run programme at 4 months and full competitive sports at 8-10 months.
2 weeks post procedure and with the advice from your physiotherapist.
ACL Reconstruction
One can fly post op but one needs to be aware of their own mobility status and increased DVT risk within the first 6 weeks of any lower limb surgery. We recommend you discuss this with your surgeon.
Before your outpatient appointment at 2 weeks post-op.
3-4 weeks post op and when you can perform an emergency stop safely.
2 weeks post procedure and with the advice from your physiotherapist.