I have heard a total knee is better than a partial knee replacement but I can't really answer to that. Mine was a total. I do have some days where it feels stiff most of the day and I take it easier on those days. I have mine in September 2022 and I can honestly say it gets better each month out for me. You're still early on and to be honest mine felt better after I was done with PT but it's necessary to build their strength and ROM. I don't do exercises like I did when I was in PT but I still try and do them. I'm not sedentary at all and very active. I ride my bike once a day for 15-20 minutes, walk lots and do lots of activity. I think that helps tremendously but I do get sore. The inflammation can continue for a while but I can't take Nsaids for that. I just use Tylenol Arthritis once or twice a day morning and evening. I also can use Voltaren creme topically for inflammation and that helps as well. Keep telling yourself it will get better but I know it is hard early on. I was 7 months yesterday. Looking forward to that one year mark.