nirajvoradrHow Long Does It Take To Recover From Joint Replacement? | Dr Niraj Vora

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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Joint
Replacement?
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• Joint Replacement refers to the surgery which is
  undertaken for osteoarthritis, replacing the
  deteriorated cartilage with substitutes composed
  of plastic, metallic, or ceramic materials to
  protect your joint bones from crushing or
  damaging further. While the condition is common
  with joints functioning as the prime point of our
  activities, arthritis and joint replacement
  generally comprise two types hip and knee joints.

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Recovery Time Taken

• The time taken for recovery from hip joint
  replacement and knee joint differs due to its
  distinct functionality and the surgery procedure
  adopted. While the hip joint takes curtailed time
  to heal, the knee joint on the other hand
  requires prolonged time to rotate and adjust to
  your movements. By understanding the recovery
  time, an individual can efficiently plan their
  surgery.

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Hip replacement surgery recovery time is
estimated to be around 6 weeks, wherein the
patient can resume their routine work after 6
weeks. Knee replacements take over 6 weeks and
about 3 months to soothe the swelling and pain
oriented with the joints. The patients body is
however known to be in the recovery process for 2
years with an evident difference. Post the
initial rest period of 6 weeks there is no strain
or major discomfort experienced. The medications
offered by the practitioner also aid in picking
up pace with the healing process. The hip
replacement surgery is undertaken within 1.5
hours and the knee replacement surgery takes 2
hours.
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