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It depends on how YOU take care of your new knee. It could last up to 15 years.
The factors that count are your weight, activities, like walking, swimming, biking are all good but you should avoid jarring activites like running, tennis (singles), snow skiiing, ice skating...discuss activities with your doctor. Due to the nature of the replacement wearing out at some point the medical people like to wait as long as possible with your age so that you will not have to go through a revision surgery, after the parts wear out.
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∙ 12y agoA knee replacement surgery involves replacing a part of a knee that lost bone mass. There are a number of different knee replacements and they typically take 6 weeks before discomfort goes away and they last from 10 t 20 years.
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∙ 11y agoTypically around 95% of them last 10 years, 85-90% at 20 years.
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∙ 11y ago95% are still working at 10years.
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How long does it take for your knee to straighten after total knee replacement?
forever
How long will the knee be stiff after total knee replacement?
Knee stiffness after a total knee replacement varies from patient to patient, along with recovery time. Stiffness commonly disappears after the initial inflammation from the surgery subsides. In some people, stiffness may last through all recovery and rehabilitation, possibly for months.
How long are you off from work with a total knee replacement?
I have found a site that deals with the requirements and and recuperation involved in Knee replacements You may find the information very useful. go to the related link(Osborne Park Hospital Total Knee Replacement GUIDE FOR PATIENTS) below for more information.
How long if ever does it take for a knee replacement feel normal?
I had a total replacement a year ago and it has been just the last couple of months that it has started to feel better. It still swells and some days it will stiffen up. The pain is a lot less than the old knee so I feel it was worth having done
How long is the hospital stay for removal of scar tissue after knee replacement?
there is no need to remove any scar tissue after a knee replacement
How long should you have fever after knee replacement?
You should not have a fever after a knee replacement. fever can indicate infection so I suggest you consult your doctor.
Do you need a partial or total knee replacement if there's no meniscus left in your knee?
Neither, unless it leads to further complications. The miniscus is the cartilage that cushions the knee joint and without it you may experience pain when there is pressure on the bone because that cushion is gone, but only the long term effects of this pressure could lead to a knee replacement.
How long do you stay in rehab after a full knee replacement?
Two weeks
How long does it take to perform knee revision surgery?
Most knee revision operations take about three hours to perform and are similar to knee replacement procedures.
What causes tearfullness after total knee replacement?
Hey, you have just been through a MAJOR surgery! You feel a loss for your old knee, even though it has worn out & we are lucky to have replacement surgery available. Let's face it, this is a life change...the rehab is long & you feel tired after years of pain. Take it a day at a time. The first knee replacement I had, I cried the second night for about a half hour...really over the loss of my real knee. Take care, things do get better & one day you will be so thankful that you were able to have a new knee put in. Blessings!
How long can you last with a knee injury?
About 3-5 days
Have a bruise below knee how long should it last?
forever
