New knee

Johnd_80_42

Recommended to register by Arthritis Research UK booklet after a full Knee replacement and to request a free Orthocard.

Anna

Hi @Johnd_80_42 and welcome to the online community,

It’s good to hear that you’ve been recommended to join the online community after your total knee replacement. I’m sure you’ll find the members helpful and ready to share their experiences with you. There have been several posts about the surgery - I’ve linked to one below that you might find interesting. Join the conversation and ask any questions you have if you feel comfortable.

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/52563/knee-replacement-surgery-has-it-helped

The Orthocard was originally available through Arthritis Research UK but has since been discontinued. It might be possible to obtain a letter from your GP as an alternative, but it isn’t required anymore, especially since the number of travellers passing through security has increased so much over the last few years.

If you’re looking for more information about total knee replacement surgery, including self help suggestions to help you recover,, you might like to have a look at the Versus Arthritis site :

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/knee-replacement-surgery/

Do let us know how you’re getting on,

Anna ( Mod)