What is the recovery process?

Following a total hip or knee replacement procedure, patients can often stand and begin walking the day after surgery. However, in the beginning stages of recovery, some type of assisted device such as a walker, crutches or a cane will be needed.

A few weeks or months after surgery, surrounding muscles will remain weak from inactivity and the tissues are still healing. For most patients, they may experience temporary pain in the replaced joint during this time of recovery.

An exercise regimen will be outlined as part of the rehabilitation and recovery process. A program will be structured around the specific joint replacement procedure and the needs of each patient.

After surgery, you may be permitted to play golf, walk and dance. However, more strenuous sports, such as tennis or running, may be discouraged.

For many patients, the motion of the joint will generally improve after surgery. The extent of improvement, however, will depend on the condition of the joint prior to surgery.

 

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