What will be life after joint replacement?

What Recovery Looks Like Week by Week: let us know from the expert

- TDG NETWORK

Joint replacement surgery is not just a medical procedure — it’s the beginning of a new chapter for patients who have silently suffered from constant pain, restricted movement, or declining quality of life. According to Dr. Akhilesh Rathi Director Robotics, Joint Replacement, Sports Injury and Orthopedic from Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute Paschim Vihar and Founder Rathi Orthopedic and Spine Clinic in Dwarka, New Delhi, most patients don't fully realize how gradual recovery can be, and that each week brings its own milestones, challenges, and victories. He explains that the key to a successful outcome lies in understanding the recovery journey, staying consistent with physiotherapy, and maintaining a positive mindset throughout the process.

Let us understand what recovery or progress looks like week by week:

Week 1: Regaining Basics