Transition from walker to cane typically occurs in which weeks post-TKA?

Transition from walker to cane typically occurs in which weeks post-TKA?

• A. Weeks 3-5
• B. Weeks 1-2
• C. Weeks 6-8
• D. Months 2-3

Answer: (A)

After total knee arthroplasty, initial walking is done with a walker for safety, swelling control, and knee protection. As strength, knee ROM, and balance improve, most patients gain enough control to shift to a cane, which provides less support and still aids stability. This change typically occurs in the period from the middle of the first month to the early part of the second month after surgery—roughly three to five weeks. Moving to a cane later (six to eight weeks or more) suggests slower recovery, while moving too early can reflect insufficient knee control. So, the common window is around three to five weeks post-op.

After total knee arthroplasty, initial walking is done with a walker for safety, swelling control, and knee protection. As strength, knee ROM, and balance improve, most patients gain enough control to shift to a cane, which provides less support and still aids stability. This change typically occurs in the period from the middle of the first month to the early part of the second month after surgery—roughly three to five weeks. Moving to a cane later (six to eight weeks or more) suggests slower recovery, while moving too early can reflect insufficient knee control. So, the common window is around three to five weeks post-op.