Getting ready for surgery? You've got this.

Last checked July 27, 2026

Pick your procedure below for the full checklist — what to buy, what to borrow, and what Medicare actually pays for, in the order you'll need it.

Knee Replacement

The short list of what to buy before surgery day, plus the full before-surgery-through-week-6 checklist — verified against Medicare data.

Hip replacement is planned but not built yet.