Usually two to five days. If you live alone, have mobility or medical issues or suffer a complication you may require longer. Depending on these factors some patients may require care by a rehabilitation physician before going home.

It is quite normal to have some heat, pain and swelling for the first twelve weeks after a TKR. It will typically take six to twelve months to achieve maximal recovery.

Walking aids are for security and are not mandatory. Most patients will use crutches or a walking stick for two to six weeks.

No, Dr Blythe only uses dissolvable sutures for TKR. The waterproof dressing needs to be kept intact until the two week post-operative appointment.

You are able to drive after six weeks providing you feel safe and confident to do so.