KNEE SURGERY GLASGOW
Preparing for Knee Surgery
Careful preparation prior to surgery can help everything go smoothly and ensures the best possible recovery. Below, you’ll find key steps and information to help you get ready for your operation.
Before Your Surgery
Pre-Assessment
Before your operation, you’ll attend a pre-assessment appointment. This visit allows us to:
Review your medical history, medications, and allergies
Perform any necessary blood tests, ECGs, or imaging
Discuss your anaesthetic plan and pain management options
Please bring a list of all your current medications, including over-the-counter or herbal supplements.
Medications
Some medications may need to be stopped before surgery (for example, blood thinners, diabetes medication, or certain anti-inflammatories). Our team will advise you exactly which medications to continue or pause.
Smoking & Alcohol
Stopping smoking and reducing alcohol intake before surgery can significantly improve healing and reduce complications. If you’d like support, please let us know — we can help.
Fasting Instructions
You’ll receive clear guidance about when to stop eating and drinking before your procedure.
Typically, you should not eat solid food for 6 hours and should stop clear fluids 2 hours before your scheduled time — but follow the exact instructions given to you, as they may vary.
The Day of Surgery
What to Bring
Your admission letter or hospital paperwork
A list of your medications
Comfortable clothing and toiletries
Any mobility aids you normally use (e.g. crutches, walking stick)
Please leave valuables and jewellery at home.
Arrival
Arrive at the hospital at the time stated on your admission letter. Our nursing team will help you settle in, check your details, and prepare you for theatre.
Anaesthetic & Surgery
Your anaesthetist will discuss your anaesthetic plan and answer any last-minute questions before the operation begins. You’ll be closely monitored throughout.
After Your Surgery
Recovery
You’ll wake up in the recovery area, where our nursing staff will monitor you closely before transferring you back to the ward.
Pain control and comfort are our priority — please let us know if you feel uncomfortable.
Mobilisation & Physiotherapy
Getting moving early helps prevent complications and speeds up recovery.
Our physiotherapy team will guide you safely through your first movements and exercises.
Discharge & Follow-Up
Before you go home, we’ll provide:
Wound care and dressing instructions
A prescription for pain relief (if needed)
A physiotherapy or rehabilitation plan
Your follow-up appointment details
Mr Michael Brown’s Public & Private Hospital Appointments:
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow
1345 Govan Rd
Glasgow G51 4TF, United Kingdom
Gartnavel General Hospital
1053 Great Western Rd
Glasgow G12 0YN, United Kingdom
New Victoria Hospital
55 Grange Rd
Glasgow G42 9LL, United Kingdom
