Its been awhile since I posted, so I thought I would update my progress for my own sake to help me remember what weeks 4-6 were like during my recovery.
Flex continues to improve at five weeks I was 112 passive, 107 active. I have made steady progress each week, knock on wood that this continues. Not sure what the end goal should be, prior to surgery I thought 120 but who knows. Extension has been zero and continues to be. I have gone back to stretching the leg straight with something under the ankle, as the back of my knee has discomfort from walking. I don't want to lose my extension so the stretches are my safeguard. At what point do you discuss no longer going to PT? I'm currently going twice a week and enjoy it. I still have a 5 degree lag when doing straight leg raises, so continuing to work on strengthening the quad and ROM.
I have been able to ride my bike for 10-20 minute chunks each day with little discomfort so that has been enjoyable. I then switch over to my wife's bike (standard 175 mm cranks) for 3 minutes of riding for stretching purposes, I continue to move the seat down as I'm able. I believe this was
@Roy Gardiner suggestion, this is working really well both mentally and physically. This is the first time in 25 years that I've been able to pedal a bike that has not be modified with shortened cranks.
Weeks 4-6 saw the use of the cane go from 50% usage to zero. Walking gate is about 50/50. Half the time normal without a limp, the other half noticeable limp. This depends on if I'm "warmed up" or not.
Overall I'm pleased with my progress, feel blessed that there has been very little complications up to this point.
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