How long does a total knee replacement surgery take?

TKA duration: It varies on the deformity, the instruments used, and the experience of the surgeon. Average range of 40-60 minutes.

About one hour: Surgery time varies from patient to patient. It is influenced by the severity of the arthritis, the stiffness of the knee, and the experience of the surgeon. In addition to the actual surgery time, there is also time needed for anesthesia and set-up time in the operating room. Because of is, the total time a patient is actually in the operating room can be from 90-120 minutes.