How long is the recovery after total knee replacement surgery?
In the majority of total knee arthroplasties, patients are allowed weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT) with an assistive device. Follow the instructions of your individual surgeon. Your specific weight bearing precautions are in effect until your first post-operative appointment in four to six weeks. The results of a total knee replacement are often excellent. The operation relieves pain in over 90% of patients, and most need no assistance walking after recovery. Most prostheses last 10 to 15 years, some as long as 20 years, before loosening and requiring revision surgery.
