Your new knee will give you freedom to move in ways you haven’t for a long time. Getting the new knee to work well for you will involve more than just surgery. Our experience shows that two other factors will make a big difference:

• First, choose a friend or family member as your "coach" to provide encouragement and support throughout the process.
• Second, you and your coach should learn what to expect by attending pre-surgery joint replacement education class. It’s best to attend 2-3 weeks prior to your surgery and if possible, before your final pre-operative appointment with your doctor in case you have additional questions.