Current Patients
Important Paperwork
DrSwank Patient Education Information
Walking Program With Stretches
Patient Appointment Videos
- Dr. Swank-6 Week Post OP Total Knee 2nd Side
- Dr. Swank-2 Week Post OP Total Hip
- Dr. Swank-Preop Total Knee 2nd Side Part B
- Dr. Swank-2 Week Post OP Total Knee
- Dr. Swank-Preop Total Knee Part A
- Dr. Swank-Preop Total Knee Part B
- Dr. Swank-Preop Total Knee 2nd Side Part A
- Dr. Swank-6 Week Post OP Total Knee
- Dr. Swank- Preop Total Hip Part B
- Dr. Swank-Preop Total Hip Part A
- Dr. Swank-Preop Total Hip 2nd Side Part B
- Dr. Swank-Preop Total Hip 2nd Side Part B
- Dr. Swank-6 Week Post OP Total Hip
- Dr. Swank-2 Week Post OP Total Knee 2nd side
Implants
Recovery
Total Knee/Hip Replacement Milestones
- 2 Weeks: Pain bending the knee, bruising, and increased swelling
- 6 Weeks: Back to work and golf. Trouble sleeping is common. Most are off a cane.
- 12 Weeks: Some swelling and stiffness expected
- 6 Months: Patients start to forget about the surgery
- 12 Months: Doing better! One year to go for full recovery and muscle strength