Total Joint Replacement FAQs

Common Questions Orthopedic Surgeons Hear from Joint Patients

Q: What activities are O.K. to do at 3 months post-op?

A:  With the approval of your surgeon, you should be able to return to most activities you were capable of previously, such as doubles tennis and golf.

Avoid anything that causes pain or makes you uncomfortable. Continue to avoid high-impact stresses to your joint or activities in which you could fall; downhill skiing is something you should discuss with your surgeon. Other high-impact activities to avoid (unless your surgeon OK's it) are jogging, singles tennis, basketball or racquetball.

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