Hospital update

violet46

I received a text from the hospital 2 days ago to say I have now been placed on the non urgent Sub Orthopedic physio clinic, waiting list.

I am on the non urgent

waiting list for Hip and knee replacements, whichever comes first i guess

I was wondering if this is normal, having physio before finally going into hospital.

And also if anyone else on the forum has had this.

Thank you in advance

frogmorton

Yes definitely it's a new and really good thing used to be called 'joint school' I think. Pre operation exercises really can help with recovery.

Anyway @violet46 well done getting on the list a step in the right direction 😊

Best of luck

Toni x

jamieA

Hi @violet46

I'm on a waiting list for a knee replacement. I had an appointment with orthopaedic consultant earlier this week about my hand as I've had recurring trigger finger. When he was done with my hand we got talking more generally about my knee replacement. He's not my consultant for my knee but he did say that he could see even through my trousers that I had lost muscle mass in my thigh and calf. He suggested I self refer to physio to get exercises to build up these muscles in advance of surgery as it would reduce recovery time afterwards.

KC1

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/63194/hospital-update

this is definitely a good thing. In some areas it’s known as ‘pre-hab’, in others pain clinic and is a really important part of getting ready for surgery. It helped me with pain management and post surgery I have felt the benefits. Good luck

julianm1

I have very recently had a knee replacement and the physio before the operation was deemed to be as important as afterwards. I'm now in week 3 post op, and although my knee still hurts a lot I have been able to reduce the analgesics a little. But, as the surgeon and consultant have said, physio is very important, and the ice packs, and so far as the pain relief is concerned, "don't be a martyr"!

violet46

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/726001#Comment_726001

Thank you frogmorton I was hoping that it was a sign that operation might be getting closer, now I look forward to hearing more from Hospital.

lynda x

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/726011#Comment_726011

Hi jamie A I hope you get your knee seen to soon,I am lucky that I don't have arthritis in my hands,it must be hard for you, when we are using our hands all the time.

Thank you for your reply.

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/726012#Comment_726012

Thank you KC1,I am quite looking forward to it happening now, I'm glad to see it has helped you.

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/726014#Comment_726014

Thank you julianm1,I hope your knee replacement gets less painful soon, but I suppose these things take time I have to have knees done as well as hips,it will be interesting to see which will have to be done first.

At the moment the Hospitals here in South Australia have had to post phone non urgent elective surgery due to seasonal flu and covid, and not being enough beds available.