Wound care: The skin may have sutures, staples or intradermal sutures. Sutures and staples need to be removed 2 weeks after the procedure, and intradermal sutures do not need to be removed. Do not immerse until the wound is completely healed. Activity: The most important thing to do after going home is to exercise, especially in the 2-3 months after surgery. Activity should be gradual and increased gradually, limited to indoor at first and then starting outdoor activities. You should be back to being able to perform most daily activities 3-6 weeks after surgery. It is normal to have pain with activity or nighttime pain for 6-8 weeks after surgery. Prevention of blood clots: Take oral blood clot prevention medication as recommended by your doctor and wear compression stockings as much as possible for 5 weeks after surgery. Contact your doctor if the following signs indicate the possibility of blood clots: persistent pain in the lower leg; pressure or redness above and below the knee; persistent swelling in the lower leg, ankle and foot. Prevention of infection: The main causes of infection after knee replacement are skin infections, urinary tract infections or bacteria entering the bloodstream during dental procedures. It is important to keep the wound site clean and to use antibiotics to prevent infection if dental procedures must be performed. Follow up when the following symptoms indicate the possibility of wound infection: persistent fever (temperature over 38°C); persistent redness, pressure or swelling of the wound; running water from the wound; persistent pain in the knee. Avoid falls: You should use a cane, crutches or walker until your balance, bending angle and muscle strength have improved sufficiently, and use handrails or someone to help you when going up or down stairs. Regular follow-up: You should be reviewed in the outpatient clinic at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery, and thereafter you should be reviewed annually for x-rays.