What does it feel like to go through a knee replacement? Jill, who recently had the operation with Chris Bailey Orthopaedics, talks us through her story, from diagnosis to recovery

If you’re facing severe knee pain and osteoarthritis, the prospect of a knee replacement can feel confusing – not to mention daunting. How do you know if the surgery is right for you? What does the operation itself involve? And how long does it take to recover afterwards? In this four-part series, Jill – a patient from Hampshire who recently had a total knee replacement using robotic arm-assisted surgery – takes us through her own story, from the early signs of trouble through to the operation and her recovery. Click on the links below to read through her patient journey.