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David Okafor

Day 4 · Knee Replacement

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Recovery timeline

Total Knee Replacement · Day 4

Day 0 · DischargeDay 14 · Recovery complete

What to expect

  • More confident with the walker
  • Ongoing stiffness
  • Tender incision

What to do

  • Increase walking distance gradually
  • Keep up your exercises
  • Hydrate
Red flags — act immediately
  • Calf pain plus swelling
  • Shortness of breath
  • Spreading redness