What will my recovery be like after knee surgery?

What will my recovery be like after knee surgery?

Recovery times can vary from person-to-person. What one person experiences when recovering from knee surgery may not be what you experience. Some tips to keep in mind as you recover can include:

• Avoiding strenuous activities.
• Keeping your knee propped up for a few days after surgery to decrease swelling or any pain you may feel.
• Taking all of your pain and antibiotic medications as instructed by your healthcare provider.
• Going to your follow up appointment with your provider several days after your surgery.
• Doing physical therapy to continue strengthening your knee if it’s been suggested by your provider.

After surgery, you may feel a little tenderness and throbbing in your knee. Reach out to your provider if this, or any of pain, continues as you recover. You should be able to drive two weeks after your surgery. Talk to your provider about when you can do other activities.