Most people stay in the hospital for 1-3 days after a knee replacement surgery. Your Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics provider creates a recovery plan that includes pain management, wound care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.
Physical therapy is an essential part of the recovery process. Typically, physical therapy begins a few hours after surgery and may continue for approximately 6-8 weeks.
The amount of time it takes to recover from knee replacement surgery varies, but most people resume normal daily activities 12 weeks after surgery. Full recovery may take up to one year. After your recovery period, you may engage in most activities you enjoyed prior to surgery.
