KNEE SURGERY GLASGOW
Post Operative Care
All post operative care is undertaken at the Nuffield Health Hospital in Glasgow.
Depending on the procedure, most patients are reviewed by a physiotherapist on the day of surgery and on an ongoing basis following discharge.
Surgical wounds are cared for in the outpatient department and you will have outpatient review appointments scheduled with Mr Brown before leaving the hospital.
An outline of the expected recovery following commonly performed procedures is listed below. All cases are unique and individuals will always experience variation in their own recovery.
Knee Arthroscopy
First week: walking can usually resume without walking aids in most cases.
2–4 weeks: most daily activities resume, swelling improves.
4–6 weeks: gradual return to sport or heavier exercise.
Meniscal Repair
First 4–6 weeks: crutches and a brace often needed, limited bending.
6–12 weeks: gradual increase in activity and strengthening.
4–6 months: return to sport if healing confirmed.
Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
First 2 weeks: walking with a frame or crutches, exercises to regain movement.
6 weeks: most patients walking with little or no support.
3 months: significant improvement in pain and mobility.
6–12 months: final recovery, return to full activities.
ACL Reconstruction
First few weeks: reduce swelling, regain movement, gentle strengthening.
3–4 months: running and progressive exercises.
6–9 months: sport-specific training.
9–12 months: return to pivoting/contact sports.
Osteotomy (around the knee)
First 6 weeks: crutches and limited weight bearing.
6–12 weeks: progressive walking, strengthening exercises.
3–6 months: return to normal daily activities.
6–12 months: return to sport and heavier exercise.
