Knee Surgery

It may take 3 months to one year to fully recover and benefit from knee replacement surgery, but most patients can resume normal daily activities within 6 weeks.

A knee replacement surgery usually lasts about 2 hours per knee, and involves giving anesthesia, incision, removal of damaged bone, and applying the prosthesis.

Deciding on total knee replacements involves considering possible variations such as minimally invasive, outpatient, and computer-assisted variants.

Minimally invasive knee surgery usually has a short recovery time, but it is still not considered standard practice due to a need for more research.

Each different type of knee surgery for arthritis has advantages and disadvantages. A patient's personal circumstances helps determine which is best for them.

Total knee replacement surgery (total knee arthroplasty) is an elective surgical procedure used to treat severe pain and loss of function from knee arthritis.

Certain factors concerning recovery and rehabilitation from a knee replacement can speed up or slow down a patient’s return to independent living.

Knee replacement surgery may be considered for patients with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis who don't improve after 3 to 6 months of nonsurgical treatment.

Outpatient knee replacements may be an option for those needing straightforward partial or total replacement, have good health, and a home conducive to recovery.

When a person recovering from knee replacement surgery can return to driving, working, and being active, follows general guidelines, but each case is different.