Can You Hunt and Fish After Knee Replacement? New Research Says Yes

"Will I be able to hunt and fish again after a knee replacement?" A study now in press in The Journal of Arthroplasty surveyed 513 patients who underwent total #kneereplacement at a rural Appalachian academic center (2019-2024) - first study dedicated to return to hunting and fishing after knee replacement. The findings are encouraging. Among patients who hunted in the 5-yrs before surgery, 75% returned to hunting, at a mean of 6.4 mos. Among those who fished, 76% returned, at a mean of 5.9 mos. Most returned at the same or greater capacity than before surgery, and roughly 2/3 said their knee replacement made these activities easier. 93% of both groups would recommend the procedure to a fellow hunter or angler sidelined by knee pain. These numbers line up with what we see for golf, cycling, and skiing. Tree stands, uneven terrain, wading, and long days on foot are moderately demanding, but they do not appear to delay recovery beyond the typical timeline. Two caveats. About a third of patients reported participating at a lower level than before surgery, which is why preoperative counseling matters. And this was a survey with a 14.9% response rate, so results likely skew toward the more satisfied, active patients. If knee pain is keeping you out of the field or off the water, the evidence supports a strong chance of getting back, often within a single season. Tell your surgeon what you want to return to. That goal shapes your rehab. SHARE your return to the #outdoors after #jointreplacement Source: Lowden B, Burbelo A, Stone W, et al. Field and Stream Recovery: Patient-Reported Return to Hunting and Fishing After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Video credits: ‪@raisedhunting9993‬ @hanks94 @rodneybruce993 . 📲 SUBSCRIBE NOW for new #surgery videos 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘, 𝗠𝗗 | Orthopedic Surgeon · Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee 🌐 corycalendinemd.com/ 📅 Free joint replacement guide: corycalendinemd.com/free-joint-replacement-guide/ 🌐 See Dr. Calendine in your Google & AI search results: corycalendinemd.com/preferred 📍 Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee · 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 📞 (615) 791-2630 About Dr. Cory Calendine, MD - 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 In the operating room, I get to perform more than 700 hip & knee replacement surgeries each year. From LIVE surgical demos to viral video highlights, together let's explore - react - discuss all things related to bone and joint health. #orthopedicsurgeon #jointreplacement THANK YOU for your comments, questions and suggestions. If there’s a medical topic or question you want me to discuss, please comment below. We are building a library of orthopedic medical video content focused on your requests and responses. 📽️ Watch latest hip & knee surgery videos ▶️    / @bonedoctor_youtube   𝐋𝐄𝐓'𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓: TikTok ▶️ www.tiktok.com/@corycalendinemd LinkTree ▶️ linktr.ee/corycalendinemd 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer. Information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment. All content [images, digital graphics, text, and other information] contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace or substitute for a consultation with a qualified physician or health professional.