Is recovery from partial knee replacement painful?
Is recovery from partial knee replacement painful?
All surgeries result in some pain. We have robust systems and resources dedicated to address post-operative pain management. While pain varies by patient, typically patients experience less pain and stiffness following partial knee replacement than they do after total knee replacement. After partial knee replacement surgery, most patients receive 7-14 days of narcotic medications, but HSS also offers a limited narcotic pathway for patients who do not tolerate narcotic medications well.