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Rehabilitation after knee surgery typically lasts about 12 weeks. But many people can walk without an assistive device after 3 weeks and drive after 4–6 weeks. After total knee replacement...
Getting a TKA? Then you're in for several weeks of rest and rehab. Here's a basic timeline of what to expect for a knee replacement recovery.
How long does it take to recover from a knee replacement? It usually takes around a year to recover fully after a knee replacement. But you should be able to resume most of your usual activities six weeks after surgery.
Most people can go home within 3 days after total knee replacement surgery. It could take you 3 months to return to most activities, and 6 months to 1 year to fully recover.
After your knee replacement surgery, your care team will get you up and walking within a few hours. One of the goals at HSS is to get patients out of bed as soon as the spinal anesthesia wears off. Depending on what time of day you have your surgery, this might be the same day or first thing the next morning.
Let's have a look at a typical knee replacement recovery time process. 1. The First Week. After total knee replacement surgery you will be able to get out of bed and fully weight bear on your new knee within 24 hours. Don't worry, you won't be alone, the physiotherapists will help you.
On days 1 or 2, most total knee replacement patients are given a walker to stabilize them. By the third day after the surgery, most patients can go home. Short-term recovery also involves getting off major pain killers and having a full night’s sleep without pills.