Aftercare
The Belfast Knee Clinic Partnership provides aftercare for its patients between review appointments. Typical hopsital stays and reviews for routine procedures are:
Arthroscopy:
- Day case (no overnight stay). Review at 6 - 8 weeks.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction:
- Day case or 1 overnight stay. Review 1 - 2 weeks, 6 - 8 weeks, and 6 - 9 months.
High Tibial Osteotomy:
- 2 -3 nights post-op stay. Non-weight bearing in Cast or Brace for 6 - 8 weeks. Review at 2 weeks, 6 - 8 weeks, 3 months and 9 months.
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty:
- 2 - 5 nights post-op stay. Review 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and five yearly thereafter.
Total Knee Replacement:
- 8 nights post-op stay. Review 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 year and five yearly thereafter.