What to expect from the day of surgery to walking without support, with our physiotherapists' tips.
Dr. Harish Gowda
Most patients stand with support on the day of surgery and walk with a walker the next day. The first two weeks are about controlling swelling and getting the knee to bend to 90 degrees.
By week four, most people walk short distances with a stick. Stairs come next. By week six to eight, most are back to driving and daily routines.
The single biggest factor in a good result is doing the exercises every day, even when the knee feels stiff.
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