Preparing for surgery

Preparing for surgery takes time and effort. This is important to understand if you have inhibitors. Your doctors and hemophilia treatment center (HTC) are very important in this process.

Months before surgery

You may need physical therapy before elective surgery. Physical therapy will help make you as fit as possible. It may also help improve your range of motion and strengthen your muscles. This will improve your mobility after surgery.

It is also important to keep your titer low. You will discuss what medicines will be used to control bleeding with your doctor.

Weeks before surgery

In the weeks before surgery, you will continue physical therapy. You will see your hematologist and the surgeon. They will conduct a physical exam and order blood tests. Joint damage will be assessed with physical exams, MRIs, or x-rays.


Preparing your home

Recovering from joint surgery takes time. But you can take steps before you go to the hospital that will help your recovery. Planning ahead is key to minimizing stress during your recovery. Your HTC team can help you with this.




Good preparation before surgery will help you get the best results during surgery. Learn more

Bleeding control is also a consideration after surgery. Read more