Before and After Surgery Checklist

Prepare with confidence. Recover with a plan. This 7-page printable checklist, created by a doctor of physical therapy, walks you from the weeks before knee or hip replacement through the first stretch of recovery.

What's inside

• Start Here: a fill-in box for your surgery details, plus questions to ask your surgeon

• 4-6 Weeks Before: medical prep, getting stronger first, and arranging help

• The Week Before and the Day Before, with a hospital packing list

• Set Up Your Home: a recovery zone, bathroom and kitchen changes, and gear to consider

• Recovery: The First Weeks, with a 7-day recovery log

• When to Call: warning signs, plus a contacts list for your surgical team

Who it's for

Anyone heading into joint replacement surgery, and the family members helping them.

How it works

Instant PDF download. Print at home and fill it out by hand. No physical item will be shipped.

Please note

This checklist is for educational and organizational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always follow your surgeon's and care team's instructions. For personal use only; please don't resell or redistribute.