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A member asked:
My husband had total knee replacement. how long before he can walk again?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Today: As long as there were no complications during the surgery he should be walking the day after.
Answered 7/5/2018
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Right away: Most orthopaedic surgeons allow their patients to start walking immediately after surgery, typically with a walker or crutches. It may be 2-6 weeks before he can walk "normal" without any gait aides. The more actively he participates in post-operative rehab and therapy, the quicker he will be back to "normal", .
Answered 6/16/2018
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Knee replacement: The next day if no complication from the surgery.
Answered 10/18/2016
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