Best exercise timing after knee replacement
Feb 25, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
There is no single optimal treatment duration after knee replacement surgery; typically, it takes about 2 to 3 weeks, but the exact period should be determined based on the severity of the condition. Exercise can effectively prevent complications and promote recovery. In addition, exercise should be moderate at the beginning. During exercise, it's important to keep the area warm, maintain wound cleanliness and hygiene, and avoid infections.
There is no such thing as an optimal exercise time after knee replacement. Generally, rehabilitation exercises can begin 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure. The details are as follows:
Knee joint deformities or severe trauma that result in loss of joint function often require knee replacement surgery under a doctor's guidance. This surgery effectively removes damaged cartilage from the joint surface and replaces the removed tissue with artificial materials, achieving effective treatment outcomes. This is a relatively mature orthopedic procedure; after surgery, patients can typically resume normal daily activities. General anesthesia is commonly used during the operation, so patients usually do not experience significant pain. Given the minimal surgical trauma, recovery time post-surgery is relatively quick. After the operation, rehabilitation exercises can generally begin 2–3 weeks post-surgery, which help prevent complications and promote recovery.
In addition, when starting exercises, patients should proceed moderately. Local warmth should be maintained during exercise, and wound cleanliness and hygiene must be ensured to avoid infection.
