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What Is The Recovery Period After Knee Replacement Surgery?

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Posted on Thu, 31 Aug 2017
Question: I'm having knee replacement this month
I have exercised nearly every day for years now riding indoor bike every morning and evening

I do interval training on bike


Question how long should it take me to get back to exercising?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
6-8 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a knee replacement usually a complete recovery takes place in 4-6 weeks if there are no complications and proper physiotherapy is done.
You will be able to exercise in 6-8 weeks.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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What Is The Recovery Period After Knee Replacement Surgery?

Brief Answer: 6-8 weeks. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. After a knee replacement usually a complete recovery takes place in 4-6 weeks if there are no complications and proper physiotherapy is done. You will be able to exercise in 6-8 weeks. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal