Joint Preserving Osteotomy for Knee Osteoarthritis

Joint Preserving Osteotomy for Knee Osteoarthritis - Symptoms

Joint Preserving Osteotomy for Knee Osteoarthritis - How to prevent?

Joint Preserving Osteotomy for Knee Osteoarthritis - Causes and Risk Factors

Joint Preserving Osteotomy for Knee Osteoarthritis - Diagnosis

Joint Preserving Osteotomy for Knee Osteoarthritis - Preparing for surgery

Joint Preserving Osteotomy for Knee Osteoarthritis - Post-surgery care

Recovery timeline

While this depends on the individual patient, most patients are able to put some weight on the operated leg immediately following surgery. However, full rehabilitation takes between 6 to 12 weeks. Most patients are able to return to work 6 to 8 weeks following surgery and perform some light activity from 8 to 12 weeks.

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