That is an interesting question that people often ask. Patients usually walk the same day of surgery. 1-2 weeks for pain medicine. Driving in 2-6 weeks. Full recovery in 6-12 months.

3 months.

Most patients are very mobile - even at 76 - within 4-6 weeks after surgery. Every patient is different, but full recovery can take up to a year. From a pain standpoint, knee replacements are usually quite painful for the first 2-3 weeks, but after that the pain tends to decrease very quickly. It is very important to do the post operative therapy diligently while keeping on top of the pain. Good luck.