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Short, practical answers to the questions that come up most often in the rooms. Driving, kneeling, flying, dental work, sport and what to pack. Written by Professor Daevyd Rodda.
Short answers.
The questions that come up in the rooms often enough to be worth writing down. Newest first.
What to Bring to Hospital for a Joint Replacement
A short list. Most people bring too much, and then forget the two things that actually matter.
Read, 4 min Recovery · 27 August 2026Which Sports Can You Return To After a Joint Replacement?
Golf, cycling, swimming, doubles tennis and bushwalking are all realistic. Running a marathon on a replaced knee is a different proposition, and the reasoning is worth understanding.
Read, 6 min Knee replacement · 27 August 2026Can You Kneel After a Knee Replacement?
Kneeling will not damage your replacement. Whether it feels comfortable is a separate question, and the honest answer is that for many people it does not.
Read, 4 min Recovery · 27 August 2026Flying and Travelling After a Hip or Knee Replacement
Short domestic flights are usually reasonable from around six weeks. Long-haul is a different conversation, and it is about clots rather than the implant.
Read, 5 min Recovery · 27 August 2026When Can I Drive After a Hip or Knee Replacement?
Most people are driving again between four and six weeks. The date is not fixed by law in Australia, and three things decide it.
Read, 5 min After surgery · 27 August 2026Do I Need Antibiotics Before Dental Work After a Joint Replacement?
For most patients, routine antibiotics before dental treatment are no longer recommended in Australia. The advice changed, and a lot of patients are still working from the old version.
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