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

Joint Replacement refers to the surgery which is undertaken for osteoarthritis, replacing the deteriorated cartilage with substitutes composed of plastic<br>

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

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  1. How Long Does It Take To Recover From Joint Replacement?

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 patient’s 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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