How long is recovery from knee arthroplasty? my husband is scheduled for knee arthroplasty. how long can i expect him to be recovering?

Knee Replacement: Typically 6 weeks. The wound heals in 2 weeks. Physical therapy continues another 4-6 weeks. In case of cemented knee , the patient is walking on it the very next day.

Varies by patient: Everybody recovers at their own pace after a total knee replacement. Acute healing phase is 2-3 weeks. Count on about 3 months before he is back to most day to day activities. Physical therapy and exercise is critical to his recovery. The more dedicated the patient is to their recovery, the quicker it will be. Talk to your orthopaedic surgeon if you have specific activity related questions.

Depends: Recovery depends on approach, fixation method, age and cofactors. Most patients are out of the hospital in 2-3 days. They walk with a walker for up to 6 weeks. By 3 months they are usually back to normal activities. The above are averages and some people are ahead and some behind those numbers.