Carepath after knee or hip replacement

Knee replacement:

You will spend three days in the hospital. The day of surgery is the first day in this regard. On this first day we start practicing your daily actions and movements. This will continue on the second day. On the third day, discharge is prepared and you can return home in the early afternoon.

Hip replacement:

You will spend two days in the hospital. The day of surgery is the first day here. On this first day we will start practicing your daily actions and movements. On the second day, discharge will be prepared and you will be able to go home in the early afternoon.

Room supplements are costs the hospital may charge for treatment or stay in a single room. You can find the exact amount in the admission statement. Both fees and room supplements are payable by you, unless you have additional hospitalization insurance that covers these costs. When in doubt, check with your insurance company.

No, shaving is not necessary for everyone. If it is nevertheless necessary, it is done in the hospital to prevent cuts.

The Isobetadine Uniwash® soap is available in pharmacies without a prescription. Instructions for use can be found on our website.

No, you will be administered medication daily by a nurse. Bringing your own medication is requested to carefully review your medication list with the nurse and have any personal preparations in stock. Therefore, please bring your medication in its original packaging.

Nightwear is worn only during the night. Since you will be actively working on your rehabilitation during the day, it is best to wear a sporty, comfortable outfit.

Your family should first try to contact you in your room. There is a telephone provided in your room and use of your own device is also allowed. If there are any questions, the nursing unit can be contacted by phone. This can be done at the phone number 011 69 98 00. The code word will be requested prior to this call.

No, providing a hospital bed is not a necessity. Climbing stairs is taught during your stay in the hospital. When in doubt, you can always raise this question with the physiotherapist or occupational therapist, so that social services can be contacted if necessary (e.g. if you already had trouble climbing stairs before the operation, ...).

If you would like to come to the hospital for physical therapy after returning home, it is best to mention this during your pre-admission visit. If you make this decision at a later time (during the admission or after the surgery), it is best to let the physiotherapist know. This way, your appointment can still be arranged.

No, if you wish to continue rehabilitation (in the hospital or externally) after admission, this period is at least two weeks.

Before your admission, contact your hospital insurance to find out which costs are covered and which costs you will have to pay for yourself. For questions about the cost of your procedure, you can always have an estimate be made. It is best to contact the secretariat of your attending physician for this. Based on their information, the billing department can make an estimate. More information is available on the Sint-Trudo hospital website under your invoice.