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Modern knee replacement surgery lets most patients stand and walk with support within a day or two of the operation.

The first two weeks

Focus on pain control, wound care and gentle exercises to bend and straighten the knee.

Weeks three to six

Walking becomes easier and most people return to light daily activities. Physiotherapy remains important.

Three months onwards

Strength and confidence continue to improve, and many patients return to walking, travel and light sport.

This article is for general information. Your own recovery plan will be guided by your surgeon and physiotherapist.

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most common sports injuries of the knee. Not every ACL tear needs an operation — the right choice depends on your age, activity level, knee stability and any other damage inside the joint.

When physiotherapy may be enough

People with a partial tear, a stable knee and low-demand activities often do well with a structured strengthening programme.

When reconstruction is advised

If the knee keeps giving way, you play pivoting sports, or the meniscus is also torn, arthroscopic ACL reconstruction is usually recommended.

This article is for general information. Please consult an orthopaedic surgeon for advice about your knee.

Both conditions cause shoulder pain and difficulty lifting the arm, but they are treated very differently.

Frozen shoulder

The shoulder becomes stiff in all directions — even when someone else tries to move it for you. It usually improves with physiotherapy and time.

Rotator cuff tear

The arm feels weak, but it can often be moved passively. Night pain is common. Larger tears may need keyhole repair.

This article is for general information. Please consult an orthopaedic surgeon for a proper diagnosis.