How Long Does Knee Replacement and Recovery Take?
Short answer: Surgery takes about 1–2 hours; functional recovery takes 6–12 weeks with rehabilitation. Timelines are approximate and vary by patient and technique.
How long does knee replacement take?
Surgery and hospital stay
Surgery takes about 1–2 hours; functional recovery takes 6–12 weeks with rehabilitation.
Return to normal life
Early rehabilitation; walking with support within days; functional recovery in weeks to months.