Knee replacement

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Are folks able to cycle at a high level after knee replacement?

"Will I be able to dunk a basketball if I buy a pair of AIR JORDANS?"

"Will I be able to play at Carnegie Hall after my hand surgery?"

Ask your surgeon. S/He can tell you how realistic your post-surgery expectations can-and/or-should be.

Realistic Expectations About Knee Replacement Surgery

An important factor in deciding whether to have total knee replacement surgery is understanding what the procedure can and cannot do.

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More than 90% of individuals who undergo total knee replacement experience a dramatic reduction of knee pain and a significant improvement in the ability to perform common activities of daily living. But total knee replacement will not make you a super-athlete or allow you to do more than you could before you developed arthritis.

Following surgery, you will be advised to avoid some types of activity, including jogging and high-impact sports, for the rest of your life.

With normal use and activity, every knee replacement develops some wear in its plastic cushion. Excessive activity or weight may accelerate this normal wear and cause the knee replacement to loosen and become painful. With appropriate activity modification, knee replacements can last for many years.

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