How Long Does It Take To “fully” Recover From Total Knee Replacement Surgery?
From what I’ve observed it varies with each individual and other factors such as their weight, how active they were before surgery, if only one knee’s done at a time or it’s a bilateral (both knees at same time) surgery, and lastly but most important how determined you are to keep up with the physical therapy even on your own when you’ve finished your prescribed physical therapy.
Personally I had the bilateral knee replacement, am overweight, and only moderately active, so it took about 1 year for my complete recovery. The most encouraging thing to remember is that the pain one experiences after the surgery and pushing onward in your physical therapy is only temporary and will end, unlike the pain before the surgery.
Best wishes to you, or who ever you’re inquiring for.
Posted by atjone Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: "fully", Does, From, Knee, Long, Recover, Replacement, Surgery, Take, Total
I Just Had A Knee Replacement. How Long Did It Take For You?
to get back to normal or abnormal in your case?
Posted by atjone Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: Just, Knee, Long, Replacement, Take
Happy New Years To All Does Anybody Have A Knee Replacement And How Long Did It Take For Rehab?
6 weeks i beleive
Posted by atjone Date: Friday, October 30, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: Anybody, Does, Happy, Have, Knee, Long, Rehab, Replacement, Take, Years
How Long Does It Take To Recover Fm Total Knee Replacement Surgery?
i was operated on 6 feb 2006 . my left leg is ok but right leg is still troubling me . it gets stiff after walking . how can i recover fully .
Posted by atjone Date: Monday, October 19, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: Does, Knee, Long, Recover, Replacement, Surgery, Take, Total
How Long Does It Take To Recoup From A Total Knee Replacement?
I am 60 and just had my right knee replaced the 20th it is still so sore and the staples are still in for another week, also I had a general and find that I am so tired yet, is this normal and if so how long can I expect this to continue
Posted by atjone Date: Monday, October 5, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: Does, From, Knee, Long, Recoup, Replacement, Take, Total
How Long Does It Take To Recover From An Oxford Partial Knee Replacement?
Recovery from any surgery is a personal experience. I’m sorry but there’s just not a magical calendar available. Your overall health, mental disposition and recovery program all plays vital keys in your recovery process.
Good luck!
Posted by atjone Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: Does, From, Knee, Long, Oxford, Partial, Recover, Replacement, Take
Posted by atjone Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: After, Does, Knee, Long, Recover, Replacement, Surgery, Take, Total
How Long After A Knee Replacement Do You Have To Take Antibiotic Before Having Dental Work Done?
BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF GETTING BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS (A SERIOUS HEART INFECTION), YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE PREMEDITATED WITH 2 GRAMS OF AMOXICILLIN OR 1GRAM OF CLINDAMYCIN 1 HOUR PRIOR TO HAVING ANY DENTAL TREATMENT.
ONE DOSE THE DAY OF TREATMENT IS SUFFICIENT EVERY TIME YOU HAVE TREATMENT.
Posted by atjone Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: After, Antibiotic, Before, Dental, Have, Having, Knee, Long, Replacement, Take
How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Total Knee Replacement?
Also wanted to know what kind of jobs people are doing after this operation….the info is for a friend, a 49 yr old male, who is feeling ‘down’ 4 weeks post op…thanks!
Posted by atjone Date: Friday, September 11, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: Does, From, Knee, Long, Recover, Replacement, Take, Total
How Long Does It Take To Recuperate From Knee Replacement Surgery?
both my knees need to be replaced because of osteoarthritis and I am in horrific pain but I can hardly afford to not be working,I do NOT get paid for sick days and will lose my job if I take too long off. what is the SHORTEST lenggth of time for recuperation, and can I use cruttches right away to get around if I MUST at least go to work?
Posted by atjone Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009
Categories: Surgery
Tags: Does, From, Knee, Long, Recuperate, Replacement, Surgery, Take