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Following surgery, most patients undergoing partial knee replacement can expect to spend one to two nights in the hospital. At HSS, most patients are able to walk with assistance, or independently, on the same day as their surgery.
Patients are advised to use crutches for up to two weeks after surgery to reduce weight-bearing load on the knee and ensure proper healing. Typical post-operative recovery time is six weeks, much less than the four to six months required for a knee replacement.