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Knee Replacement Surgery: What to Expect
Modern knee replacement gets most patients walking within a day or two. Here's how it works.
When knee pain from arthritis no longer responds to medication and physiotherapy, a knee replacement can restore movement and quality of life. Today's techniques are safer and recovery is faster than ever.
Who needs it
- • Severe osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis of the knee.
- • Persistent pain limiting walking, stairs, or sleep.
- • Knees that have not improved with medicines or injections.
Recovery
- • Most patients stand and walk with support within 24–48 hours.
- • Guided physiotherapy continues for 4–6 weeks.
- • Most return to routine activities within a few weeks.
How RMC helps
- • Our orthopaedic team performs high-volume joint replacements with modern implants and a dedicated rehabilitation unit.
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