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Recovering After Knee Replacement Surgery
What the first six weeks look like after joint replacement, and how families can prepare the home before discharge.
Orthopaedics · 15 March 2026
Orthopaedics
Dr. Lim Wei Sheng
Orthopaedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement, sports injuries and mobility recovery after falls.
- Sunrise Specialist Centre
- Petaling Jaya
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay
- Male
- 15 years of experience
Biography
Dr. Lim Wei Sheng is an orthopaedic surgeon whose practice centres on restoring mobility. A large part of his caseload involves older adults recovering from falls and fractures.
He works closely with physiotherapists and caregivers so that recovery plans are realistic for the patient's home environment.
Areas of expertise
- Total knee and hip replacement
- Fragility fracture care
- Arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery
- Post-operative mobility rehabilitation
Professional credentials
- Master of Surgery, Orthopaedics (UKM)
- Member, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
- Registered with the Malaysian Medical Council
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