Question 1

how long is the recovery for knee replacement surgery?

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TKA recovery time: Usually 2 or so days in hospital. 6 weeks to heal. Next 6 weeks to have muscles and tissues to get used to new motion and freedom--collagen needs to form and adjust in relation to the new lines of stress.

Question 2

what's the estimated recovery time for double total knee replacement surgery?

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6-12 mos total: While one will be walking fairly well after
a few weeks.
It will takes several months to decrease your pain, regain your motion and strength
it can take 6-12 months to achieve full
recovery 
i would suggest doing one side and the other a few weeks later.

Question 3

what is the recovery time after a knee replacement surgery on an elderly person?

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Knee replacement: Recovery is variable depending on the health of the patient. Time can span from 1-2 weeks to several months.

Question 4

my mom needs a knee replacement surgery. condition grade iv, the other grade 3. doing one knee first. how long is the average time for full recovery?

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Aprox. 3 months: Most knee replacement patients are up and walking in physical therapy the day after the surgery. The skim heals in about 10-14 days. The underlying tissue (capsule and ligaments etc.) take about 6 weeks to heal. Regaining full muscle strength with physical therapy usually take 2-4 months. The majority of the heaking has been acheived by that time, with minor improves taking up to a full year.

Question 5

my husband's patella tendon was torn during surgery for a total knee replacement.  how will the recovery from the tendon injury effect tkr recovery?

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It will definitely: prolong recovery to a degree as the patellar tendon is a significant part of knee stability and mobility.

Question 6

how serious is a knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Moderate: General or spinal amethesia 200cc of blood loss risk of infx. And blood clots pulmonary embolis pain 2-5days hospital stay.

Question 7

knee replacement surgery? how young can it be done?

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You could be 20 year: Knee replacement usually done for older individual but if you have certain disease which make your mobility restricted and have a lot pain could be done early, check with your doctor he will advise you. It is all about the quality of life?

Question 8

how to reduce swellig after knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Compression: Ice, elevation, compression, and +/- nsaids (under the advice of your surgeon) can all help.  Sometimes, the knee will be warm and swollen for 6+ months after the surgery.

Question 9

what can i do to prepare for knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Strength: Although most pts are limited with pain prior to a tka, doing excercises to build-up your quads will help.  This can be straight leg raises and wall sits.  Practice using a cane or crutches as well. Building up your iron stores with a MVI (multivitamin) or eating greens will help limit any affects of postop anemia.

Question 10

how long does pain last after knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

It may not be gone: Some are fortunate to have the surgery and shortly there after once the wounds healed, they have no pain at all. Many will have great improvement of pain, but never completely resolved after the replacement surgery. It is a big surgical procedure with significant risks/benefits, so do your research and discuss with doc thoroughly. Good luck to you.

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