A 36-year-old member asked:
Will a person be able to walk normally after knee replacement surgery?
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, Jr. MDanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 21 years experience
Yes much better: Total knee replacement is made to reduce pain and improve function. Patients walk much better after recovering from a total knee than they did before total knee surgery. Most walk close to normal or normal once they have fully recovered.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A female asked:
When will i be able to walk after knee replacement? How soon after knee replacement surgery will i be able to walk on my own?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 53 years experience
Fairly quickly: Most knee replacement patients start physical therapy within a couple of days after sugery. You should be fully recovered by 2-3 months post-op.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Will i be able to walk or do activity after knee replacement?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Probably: The goal is to increase ambulation.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Mar 2, 2014
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