Most patients are encouraged to stand and walk the day of surgery and begin physical therapy exercises for range of motion. Initially, patients ambulate with the support of a cane and are able to walk, climb stairs and ride in a car upon discharge from the hospital.

A home exercise program or physical therapy is recommended for range-of-motion exercises. The exercises are encouraged for optimum motion. As with any surgery, swelling and some soreness can be expected during the post-operative period. The disability period is approximately 1-3 weeks, nearly half the disability time needed for the standard total knee replacement recovery!