What is considered to be a usual recovery time for a patient who undergoes hip & knee surgery?

Recovery will depend on the type of procedure required. Where it is an appropriate option, I will always opt to use keyhole procedures as this tends to result in great outcomes for the patient with minimal down time. Generally, this procedure will require a day surgery and the patient will require two weeks for the wounds to heal, and depending on your circumstances, a return to work or general activities in anywhere from 14 days to 6 weeks is usual. More complex procedures (hip or knee replacements) will require patients to stay in hospital for five to seven days after surgery and meet physiotherapy requirements before going home. The wounds will require about two weeks for the wound to heal. By six to twelve weeks post operation, most patients will commence normal daily activities. Patients will be given a physiotherapy and exercise routine to aid in recovery.