Things to Bring to the Hospital - Surgical Guide to Left Total Knee Replacement
A Checklist for an Average 24- to 48-Hour Stay
- A legal picture identification (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, social security card, green card/permanent resident card, military ID). A copy is acceptable.
- Your hospitalization insurance card.
- X-rays or laboratory reports (if instructed by the staff).
- Any assistive device you use (e.g., cane, walker).
- Your completed Health Care Proxy form.
- An up-to-date list of your current medications and
dosages - Nonslip, flat, closed-toe athletic or walking shoes.
- Mobile phone and charger.
- A book, magazine, or hobby item to occupy time.
- Eye glasses, dentures and/or hearing aids.
Please Do Not Bring
- Medications, including narcotic substances (unless instructed by your HSS pharmacist). Self-medication during your Hospital stay is prohibited. It may lead to unsafe conditions like overdoses and/or drug interactions.
- Valuables and jewelry: Remove and leave at home all piercings and jewelry, including wedding rings to ensure your safety during your Hospital stay. See a jeweler for assistance with removal if needed.
- A suitcase. You should bring a small tote bag with your belongings.
The content of this website is intended for individuals undergoing single sided total knee replacement for either the right or left knee. If you are undergoing total knee replacement for BOTH your knees on the same day then please review the content with your inpatient physical therapist or schedule a preoperative consult with our physical therapy outpatient center at 212.606.1213.