What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery
                     What to Expect After Knee 
Replacement Surgery
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● What is Knee 
Replacement Surgery
● Immediate Post-
Surgery
Table of ● Early Recovery
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Content Long Term Recovery● Sports & Activities
● Conclusion
● Thank You
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What is Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery
is the process of removing the 
damaged or injured part of the knee 
and then replacing it with an 
artificial one. It can be partial knee 
replacement or full knee 
replacement.
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Immediate Post-Surgery 
(0-3 weeks)
In the Hospital
● Pain & Swelling
● Physical Therapy
● Mobility
● Hospital stay
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Early Recovery (4-12 weeks)
At Home
● Continue with a physical therapy
● Keep the surgical wound clean and dry
● Reduce swelling by elevating your leg and 
applying ice
● You will likely use a walker for walking 
initially
● Use pain medication as prescribed to help 
with activity and exercises
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Gradual Return to Activities:
You'll slowly resume daily activities and 
work over the first few weeks to 
months.
Long-Term Recovery 
Full Recovery:
(3 months - 1 year)
Full recovery and the return to your 
previous activity level can take 3 to 12 
months.
Careful Movement:
Even with recovery, you'll need to move 
carefully to avoid injuring your new 
knee.
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Sports and 
Activities
● Walk as much as you can
● Swimming and Water Aerobics
● Cycling
● Dancing
● Gardening
Be careful not to put too much pressure 
on the knees, and it may increase pain 
after doing any activities, but it will get 
normal after a little more rest.
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You may not experience a normal 
life, at least for 6-12 months, as it 
takes almost a year to fully 
recover. You will probably have to 
Conclusion use a walker after the surgery. In the beginning, you may feel some 
pain, swelling, and a lot of 
uncertainty. And you may start 
doing your daily activities after 4-8 
weeks. But be aware not to put 
excessive pressure on the knees.
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