“How long is the recovery time for a knee replacement?”
I'm 42 years old and I will have a knee replacement surgery. How long is the recovery time for a knee replacement?
3 Answers
About 4-12 weeks.
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Short term recovery is 6-12 weeks (as far as restrictions are concerned) but further exercise is typically important for the longer term. But I am a PCP, not an orthopedic surgeon. I am accustomed to answering questions about surgeries and procedures (about which I have no special expertise) because communication sometimes isn’t happening with specialists. Please bring a written list of specific questions, and don’t let your surgeon out of the room until communication has occurred. Best of luck.
