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how long for recovery

knee replacement?

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Weeks: Most people recover from a knee replacement in 3 to 6 weeks. Typically, driving and daily activities are normal. It can take up to 4 to 6 months to get back normal knee strength.

Question 2

what is the recovery time after a knee replacement?

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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 3

how long is the recovery time after a knee replacement?

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8-12 weeks: It depend on the patient general condition but this the average time.

Question 4

how long is the recovery from knee replacement? how long does it take to recover enough to return to normal activity after knee replacement?

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Average : Average patient will use walker or crutches 4-6 weeks then transition to cane or no assistive devices. By 6 weeks, most patients are happy with their progress and pain relief but aren't quite up to normal walking speed. At three months, most patients should be walking normally. Improvement will continue for 1-2 years depending on level of pre-surgery disability. Patients can enhance recovery and overall benefits with exercises as prescribed by your physician and/or physical therapist. Of course, it also depends on the patient's overall health and motivation.

Question 5

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 6

what is the normal recovery time for a partial knee replacement?

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1-2 months: Full function and range of motion can be restored as soon as 2 weeks, but full strength may take more than 2 months.

Question 7

what is normal recovery after having a partial knee replacement?

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Hopefully quick: Partial knee replacements tend to progress at a much faster rate than a total.  Often times, within one-two weeks, you should be getting around quite well without much pain.

Question 8

docs, usually how long is recovery for double knee replacement ?

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3 months: You'll be in the hospital 3-5 days.  Then either to rehab facility or home with therapy continuing all along.  You'll be walking within 1-2 weeks with a walker.  The walker will continue 3-4 weeks then conversion to cane or nothing at all.  Therapy will continue in 2nd month for range of motion and strength.  Improved walking tolerance and stamina is expected in the 3rd month.

Question 9

what is the recovery typically like from a total knee replacement?

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Takes effort: Most patients are hospitalized for 2-3 days for pain medication, antibiotics and physical therapy. Most patients then participate in outpatient physical therapy for 3-6 weeks. Patients will usually continue exercises after that for a few months.

Question 10

what are signs of a healthy recovery for a total knee replacement?

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Gradual improvement: Every patient will recover at their own pace following a knee replacement.  Healthy signs include gradual reduction in pain and swelling around the knee; gradual improvement in the range of motion or flexibility of the new joint; and gradual resumption of day=to=day activities. Work in partnership with your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist to gauge your progress.

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