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Old 09-25-14 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 2manybikes
Awesome. 7 weeks is pretty fast. I would think that from a lot of cycling, other parts surrounding the knee, like muscles were in good shape, and that was helpful.
Fast recovery compared to most TKR patients I suppose, but pretty typical for active cyclists 40-65 years old who have the procedure from what I've seen online. I've seen accounts of people cycling 4-5 weeks post op, which is kind of amazing. I was able to get my knee around the crank revolutions for the first time @ about 5 weeks post op, got on the road bike for 10 mins or so a few days after that, did my first real ride @ just shy of 7 weeks post-op.

My surgeon told me I'm going better than 90% of his patients, but you figure 90% of his patients are older, fatter and less fit than a 56 year old long time active/competitive amateur cyclist.

I'll rest today (it's rainy here anyway), ride again Fri/Sat/Sun, it's supposed to be warm and dry. Hope to get it up to 30 miles. Still avoiding any steeper grades.
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