Hip and knee replacement recovery is a gradual process. Here is general guidance for your first weeks at home, and when to reach out to our office.
Every recovery is different, and your individual instructions may vary based on your surgery, health, and recovery. Many patients are returning to work and progressing toward their usual activities by approximately 3 months, although improvement can continue for 9 to 12 months after surgery. The goal is steady progress rather than reaching a particular milestone by a specific date.
Your first postoperative visit is typically 4 weeks after surgery, where we will evaluate your incision, mobility, recovery, and X-rays and discuss the next phase of your recovery.
For detailed answers on walking, physical therapy, showering, medications, driving, and more, visit the full Hip & Knee Replacement FAQs.
Please contact our office if you experience:
For urgent or potentially life-threatening symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.
