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Total Knee Replacement Recovery

The recovery process and outcomes for patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery

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Feb 2, 2026

What are common complications after knee replacement surgery?

is common and generally successful, but a range of complications — from early surgical problems like infection and blood clots to later mechanical failure, stiffness, persistent pain and nerve problem...

Feb 2, 2026

How long does full recovery and implant function typically continue after total knee replacement?

patients commonly regain most daily function within weeks to months, with many returning to routine activities by 6–12 weeks and continuing improvements up to about a year . with modern prostheses gen...