Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

use advil (ibuprofen) for relief. how long is typical time table for pain/recovery of total knee replacement of both knees?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks: At age 44, you probably do not want  knee replacements if you are talking about yourself. Recovery time is in the area of 6-12 weeks.

Question 3

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 4

what can we expect as far as recovery after total knee replacement?

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Research: The orthopaedic community continues to improve outcomes through a variety of avenues.  It is necessary to speak to your surgeon directly.  After surgery, most people spend 3-4 days in the hospital, and then go home or to an extended rehab stay.  Therapy is typically 8-12 weeks.  Weight bearing is started immediately, with a rapid transition from a walker to a cane to independant activity.

Question 5

how long does it take to recovery from having scar tissue removed after having total knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

Varies with healing: Most surgeons prefer to allow the surgical scars to mature for several months to identify areas of problem scars versus those that mature and become less apparent.  Soft tissue wound healing is generally completed in 9-12 months, permiting revisions.  As the knee is a mobile joint, it will take a bit longer for scarring to settle down and determine the areas of need and options.

Question 6

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 7

can total knee replacement surgery be done on both knees at the same time? if not how much do you need to wait between each surgery?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, this is a possibility. There are numerous variables and differences for each patient whether this is a feasible idea or not. Talk to your orthopedic surgeon regarding how long she/he would recommend between knee surgeries in your specific case.

Question 8

total knee replacement because of mrsa, i may need a revision because of reoccurring cyst, will 2nd time be as hard? no infection now 1st is cemented

Accepted Answer

Very tough? : If u mean u need a revision because of MRSA infection in the knee now, the process is long. When the implants r removed cultures r taken ; no new implants. Antibiotic impregnated cement is left in ; u r treated with the proper antibiotics. When CRP ; other studies return to normal, the area may b aspirated ; cultured again ; if clean u then can talk 2 ur surgeon about the next step.

Question 9

will total knee replacement help my problem? both legs from knees to feet ache all day and night. top of feet sore to touch. walking 20 to 30 minutes is extent of mobility time. must sit for a few minutes.

Accepted Answer

Please : Please see an orthopedic specialist for a complete evaluation of your knees if you haven't done so.  If your x-rays show "bone on bone" arthritis, where your joint space is completely obliterated, and you have failed bracing and nsaids such as advil, (ibuprofen) then you may need a knee replacement.  Possibly though you have another diagnosis such as neuropathy, which is a nerve condition of your legs, or even vascular disease such as claudication.  You need a complete workup to find out for sure.

Question 10

how useful is a total knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

Life changing: In the right expert hands and in the right patient knee replacement surgery can be life changing.  When patients have exhausted conservative treatments and are medically health there are fewer patients that are more pleased after surgery than total knee patients.

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Can total knee replacement surgery be done on both knees at the same time? if not how much do you need to wait between each surgery?

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