A successful knee replacement is defined as
freedom from pain and restoration of motion as well as function.
A successful knee replacement will allow a person to return to
most routine activities of daily living. Once your new joint has
completely healed, you will clearly see the benefits of surgery.
These include:
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Dramatically reduced joint pain
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Increased movement and mobility
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Increased leg strength (exercise is
required)
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Correction of deformity
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Improved quality of life and the ability to
return to some recreational activities such as walking,
playing golf or riding a bike. |
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High-impact sports such as running, jogging,
jumping will be discouraged because they can add unwanted stress
on your new joint. Lifting of weights greater than 20 pounds
should be avoided as well. You can certainly enjoy low-impact
sports such as golf, dancing, walking, hiking, bicycling,
cross-country skiing, bowling, and swimming.
