How long is the recovery after partial knee replacement surgery?
After your surgery, you can expect to start rehab almost immediately. Patients usually stay in the hospital for one or two nights but putting weight on your knee is usually permitted immediately. Exercise training will depend on the age and activity level of the patient and are customized to that patient’s abilities. At a follow-up appointments with your surgeon, you will get a better idea of the actual length of time to your full recovery, and it depends largely on your regaining your muscle strength. Several studies have demonstrated the advantages of this treatment option over the more conventional total knee replacement. These include: a smaller scar, less pain, a potentially shorter hospital stay, a faster rehab and recovery time, and possibly a greater range of motion when compared to standard total knee procedures. In addition, because more of the knee remains untouched, patients often report that the knee feels more normal to them.
