Blood lost during surgery may need to be replaced. Donating your own blood ahead of time is sometimes best. Depositing your own blood before surgery is called autologous blood donation.

Your anesthesiologist gives you anesthetics (medicines to keep you comfortable and decrease your awareness of surgery) and monitors your condition to keep you safe during surgery. You will have one of three kinds of anesthesia during your surgery.

Your new hip has a limited safe range of motion. These tips will help you manage better with your new hip.

After hip replacement, getting in and out of a car can be difficult. This sheet can help.

After hip replacement surgery, getting in and out of bed can be difficult. These instructions can help.

After hip replacement, getting dressed can be difficult. These tups can help.

Practice doing these daily tasks after hip replacement surgery.

Strong, flexible muscles help protect your knee. Improve your strength and increase your range of motion by doing the exercises shown here.

Protect your back while you stand or turn. Turning can twist your spine if you don't do it correctly.

Good posture decreases back pain by reducing strain on your muscle.