Generally speaking, patients can walk normally 1.5~3 months after joint replacement, but the exact time varies greatly according to the patient’s own situation.
Common joint replacements include knee replacement and hip replacement, and the recovery time for different joint replacement surgeries is also different.
Generally speaking, after hip replacement surgery, patients can walk with the help of a walker in 2~4 weeks, but at this time, due to the recovery process, the patient’s walking exercise time should not be too long, in order to walk like a normal person, it usually takes 1.5~3 months.
For patients after knee replacement surgery, it is generally recommended to carry out functional exercises and walking exercises at an early stage. On the second day after surgery, patients can walk with the help of their family members or with assistive devices. Generally speaking, patients can return to normal in about 1.5 months after surgery.
However, the specific recovery time varies from person to person. If the patient is older or the exercise is not in place, the recovery time may be prolonged, so it is recommended that the patient progresses step by step, does not rush, and avoids overloading the joints.