If you’re preparing for knee replacement surgery, you may be focused on the procedure itself and how it will improve your mobility and quality of life. But the thought of anesthesia—often discussed incompletely before the day of surgery—can bring up questions or even anxiety. This is why I’m here to walk you through what to expect from anesthesia during your knee replacement, including the types of anesthesia used, the day-of-surgery experience, and whether you might go home