Total Knee Replacement recovery
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Total Knee ReplacementRecovery Protocol

Recovery from total knee arthroplasty

6-12 weeks
10 Metrics
5 Caregiver Modules
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ICD-10: Z96.65

Protocol Development Team

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD, FAAOS

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Stanford Health Care

Dr. James Chen, DPT, OCS

Dr. James Chen, DPT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hospital for Special Surgery

Dr. Maria Rodriguez, PhD, RN

Dr. Maria Rodriguez, PhD, RN

Nursing Research Director

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Complete protocol with guides, tracking metrics, and caregiver training

Proven Clinical Outcomes

Real results from patients using the Total Knee Replacement protocol

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Patient Engagement

Daily tracking completion rate

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Range of Motion

Average flexion at 8 weeks

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Readmission Rate

30-day readmission rate

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Caregiver Satisfaction

Would recommend to others

Results based on aggregated patient data. Individual outcomes may vary.

Recovery Journey

Your Complete Recovery Timeline

Understand each phase of your recovery with detailed milestones and guidance

Hospital & First Week

Days 0 - 7

Focus on pain management, preventing complications, and taking your first steps. This phase is critical for setting up a successful recovery.

Key Activities

Pain medication management
Ankle pumps every hour
First walks with walker
Ice therapy 20 min on/off
Incision monitoring

What to Watch For

Signs of blood clot (DVT)Fever above 101.5°FExcessive swelling or rednessDrainage from incision

Milestones in This Phase

1
First Steps

Walk with walker assistance on the day of surgery or day after

Able to stand with walker support
Take a few steps with assistance
Understanding of weight bearing precautions
2
Hospital Discharge

Safe to go home with walker or cane

Pain controlled with oral medications
Able to walk 100+ feet with walker
Can navigate stairs if needed at home
Intelligent Tracking

What We Track For You

Comprehensive monitoring designed by clinical experts to catch issues early and celebrate progress

10

Total Metrics

3

Scale-Based

6

Required Daily

1

Visual Tracking

Pain Level

Required

Rate your knee pain on a scale of 0-10

ScaleTwice Daily
No painMildModerateSevereWorst possible

Swelling

Required

Rate the swelling around your knee

ScaleDaily
NoneMildModerateSignificantSevere

Knee Flexion (Bending)

Required

Degrees of knee bending achieved

NumericDailyUnit: degrees

Knee Extension (Straightening)

Required

Degrees from full extension (0 = fully straight)

NumericDailyUnit: degrees

Walking Distance

Distance walked today

NumericDailyUnit: feet

PT Exercises Completed

Required

Did you complete your home PT exercises today?

BooleanDaily

Pain Medication Taken

Required

Did you take your prescribed pain medication?

BooleanDaily

Temperature

Body temperature

NumericDailyUnit: °F

Incision Photo

Photo of your surgical incision

PhotoDaily

Sleep Quality

How well did you sleep last night?

ScaleDaily
Very poorPoorFairGoodExcellent
All tracking data syncs automatically with your care team
Educational Content

Total Knee Replacement Recovery Resources

Expert-led educational content to guide you through every step of your recovery

Video Library

2:15
Early Exercises

Ankle Pumps

Essential circulation exercise to prevent blood clots

3:00
Strength Building

Quad Sets (Thigh Squeezes)

Strengthen the quadriceps muscle above your knee

4:30
Range of Motion

Heel Slides

Regain knee bending range of motion

3:45
Strength Building

Straight Leg Raises

Build leg strength while protecting your knee

5:20
Advanced Exercises

Standing Exercises

Progress to weight-bearing strengthening

Technology That's 10 Years Ahead

The Future of Recovery Care

Powered by artificial intelligence, designed for humans. Experience healthcare technology that actually works.

AI-Powered Insights

Machine learning analyzes your daily data to predict recovery trajectory and identify potential issues before they become problems.

analyzing patterns...
recovery: on track

Voice-First Tracking

Report your progress naturally — "My pain is a 4, swelling is mild." Our voice AI understands medical terminology and context.

“Pain is a 4, swelling is mild...”

Real-Time Alerts

Instant notifications to your care team when thresholds are crossed. Average response time under 15 minutes.

Pain level elevated

Care team notified

Dr. Smith responding...

Predictive Analytics

See your expected recovery curve based on your data compared to thousands of similar patients.

Clinical-Grade Security

HIPAA compliant, end-to-end encrypted, and SOC 2 certified. Your health data is protected with the highest standards.

Caregiver Coordination

Real-time updates for family members and caregivers. Coordinate care seamlessly across your entire support network.

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Evidence-Based Medicine

Built on Clinical Evidence

Our Total Knee Replacement protocol is grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinical best practices

Peer-Reviewed

Protocols based on systematic reviews of clinical literature

Institution-Validated

Reviewed and validated by leading healthcare institutions

Continuously Updated

Protocols evolve with the latest clinical research

Supporting Research & Guidelines

Early Mobilization and Enhanced Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Johnson RG, Smith KL, Williams JD, et al.

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery2023

Landmark study demonstrating improved outcomes with structured early mobilization protocols.

View Publication

Remote Patient Monitoring in Post-Surgical Orthopedic Care: A Systematic Review

Chen M, Patel S, Thompson A.

Digital Health2024

Evidence supporting digital health interventions in post-surgical monitoring and outcome improvement.

View Publication

Impact of Caregiver Education on Total Joint Replacement Recovery

Davis R, Miller K, Brown L.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research2023

Study demonstrating the importance of caregiver involvement in recovery outcomes.

View Publication

AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline: Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Journal of the AAOS2022

Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis management.

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Our protocols are designed to support, not replace, clinical judgment. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.

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