Potential Complications of Temporal Arteritis. Complications can occur as a result of both the condition itself and as a result of the oral corticosteroid treatment. If temporal arteritis is not treated, the following complications can occur: 1  inflammation and damage to other blood vessels in the body.iagnosis of Temporal Arteritis. Your doctor will perform a physical exam, looking at your head to determine whether there is any tenderness. He or she will pay special attention to the arteries in your head. In addition, he or she may order a blood test.
Everyone heals from total knee replacement surgery at a different pace. In most cases, however, you will likely use a walker or crutches for 2 to 4 weeks after your operation. You will then advance to a cane and wean to no assistive device at all.
Return to work should be phased, however, with three half-days in the first week, two full days in the second week, five half-days in the third week, and full-time by week four. Recovery from knee replacement surgery takes a minimum of three months, but most likely six. A full recovery can take around eight to ten months. The degree of improvement during rehabilitation often depends on the strength of your body before surgery, your body weight, and your ability to manage pain.