The surgeon and medical team will assist the patient during the recovery. The doctor will provide a set of instructions and precautions to take, and for how long. Patients are usually advised to start moving around from the nest day to avoid the risk of developing blood clots. A physiotherapist will help the patient start performing some basic movement exercise for the legs and gradually move to more intense movements.
The patients may also be given  a special support (compression) stockings to help maintain a good blood circulation. Exercises is a very essential part of the recovery and an outpatient physical therapy is typically prescribed after discharge. It usually begins within a week of surgery.
This includes knee strengthening exercises and help encourage range of motion. The patient may also need to use assistive walking devices, such as a walker and cane for a few days. It is advisable to avoid certain activities after the total knee replacement in Delhi. This includes lifting heavy objects, squatting and put pressure on the knees for a few weeks to prevent injury or dislocation of the new joint.