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    Will I need rehabilitation after total knee replacement surgery?

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    A/Prof Mike Reid

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Michael studied Medicine at the University of Aberdeen and graduated as a doctor in 1999 with Thomas Lauder Carr Prize in Orthopaedics. Michael’s early medical … View Profile

    You can expect to walk with assistance the day after surgery using walking aids and will be able to shower with a waterproof dressing. Swimming will depend on full wound healing, to be discussed at your 6-week check-up. Most patients can walk unaided and drive by 6 weeks, once pain management allows for safe emergency stops. Cycling is encouraged for rehabilitation, starting on a stationary bike around week 4 and progressing to outdoor cycling by 8 weeks, depending on your recovery.

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