It depends upon the patient’s condition and recovery. The orthopaedic doctors will see if your pain is under control, you’re able to get in and out of bed, walk around Read more
Historically, total knee replacement was on the inpatient-only list of the CMS (Centre for Medicare and Medicaid Services). However, it has now been removed from the list, allowing TKR to Read more
TKR surgery can be inpatient (in which the patient remains in the hospital after the surgery for recovery) or outpatient (where the patient is allowed to go home the same day of surgery). However, it Read more
Sitting on the floor cross-legged too soon after knee replacement may not be a good idea, as it puts lots of pressure on the knee. You may squat or sit Read more
One can start walking while in the hospital itself. However, you will need a walker/cane in the beginning to move around. Note that some movement is necessary to help you heal and recover. While the complete rehabilitation takes around 12 weeks, patients Read more
The hardest part of knee replacement recovery is the gaining back of knee motion. You will have to experience some pain, learn to walk with a cane and gradually get Read more
Doctors often say that knee replacement surgery is only half the work done in regaining your knee motion. Physical therapy during your recovery after surgery is the other half. So during your recovery phase, you need to ensure that you properly follow Read more
You should let your mother know how free she would be of knee pain post-knee replacement. Besides, one may note that osteoarthritis is the major reason for getting one’s knee replaced. Furthermore, being overweight (high BMI) puts load on the knees and Read more
The logic behind doctors suggesting patients wait till 60 to undergo this surgery is, that the artificial joints, with which your knee joints are replaced, last about 15-20 years. If you undergo the surgery at a young age, there’s a possibility of Read more
Simultaneous bilateral knee replacement surgery refers to getting both knees replaced at the same time. This is definitely possible and more convenient, Read more
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How long do you stay in hospital after total knee surgery?
It depends upon the patient’s condition and recovery. The orthopaedic doctors will see if your pain is under control, you’re able to Read more