What is the average waiting time for a knee replacement?
The national picture Given that the average wait for a hip or knee replacement is 15 weeks, and March is the busiest month for hip and knee replacements, patients are better starting the 15-week wait for a new knee or hip at the end of December in time for a March operation.
Is a knee replacement a major operation?
A knee replacement is major surgery, so is normally only recommended if other treatments, such as physiotherapy or steroid injections, have not reduced pain or improved mobility. You may be offered knee replacement surgery if: you have severe pain, swelling and stiffness in your knee joint and your mobility is reduced.
What is the fastest way to lose weight after knee surgery?
Losing Weight
- Reduce your fat and calorie intake. Try to eat meals that are full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy.
- Get more physical activity and exercise. If you have constant hip or knee pain, you may not be as active as you were before.
When to see an orthopedic surgeon for knee replacement?
These patients have degeneration or arthritis on one side of the knee only. In the general population, about 10 percent of patients are candidates for this surgery. To schedule a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon about knee replacement surgery, call (206) 341-3000. 3.
How long does it take to do knee replacement at Virginia Mason?
Virginia Mason orthopedic surgeons routinely perform what is called a bilateral knee replacement of both knees. This procedure can even be performed simultaneously by two surgical teams and in most instances does not increase the average surgical time (one to two hours).
When do you go home after a knee replacement?
Some patients go home the same day as the knee replacement. Others may spend 1 to 4 days in the hospital depending upon the specific surgery that patient received. If your procedure is completed at the Herndon Operatory, you will be discharged that day to recuperate at your home.
When do you need revision for knee replacement?
The current literature shows us that at 16 years post-surgery, only 8% of knee replacements need to undergo revision. During revision, your physician will remove and replace any parts of the implant that are not functioning properly.