Practicing sport for those who have undergone prosthetic graft surgery is not a risk, on the contrary, it is recommended. However, it is necessary to follow some important rules and recommendations, evaluating activities without physical contrasts and of medium-low impact.

A total or partial prosthesis is generally used to remedy post-traumatic problems or problems caused by degenerative arthritic pathologies that may compromise the functionality of the joint.

Increasingly less invasive technologies, materials and surgical techniques make it possible to consider this type of intervention even at a relatively young age, but only when the limited range of motion and pain do not seriously compromise the patient's quality of life.

The latest generation prostheses guarantee a very good life expectancy of around 20 years for knee and hip replacements.

The success of a prosthetic graft and the recovery times for the resumption of sporting activity depend very much on the individual response: it is therefore essential to activate integrated pathways between surgery and rehabilitation and to follow the patient's entire recovery pathway.

Physical preparation is essential to reduce recovery times and to protect against trauma when returning to activity.

Once rehabilitation has been completed for the more sporty patients, other activities such as cycling, swimming, hiking, etc. can be continued. In general, sports and activities can be practised that do not place a great deal of stress on the body, with repetition or contrasts. More intense sports such as skiing and tennis can be practised on the condition that one was already an expert before the intervention, in order to control the movement and regulate the intensity of the practice.