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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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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.

Answered 3/1/2013

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6 weeks: All depend of the surgeon protocol and what kind of total knee was done.In general you should be able to start walkink with a walker 2d day after surgery with partial wb.You could be walking on your own probably after 4 to 6 weeks.

Answered 8/19/2016

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