crazycatlady 6-20-2011
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After having a patello femoral replacement done back in 2011 things were going pretty good till the last 6 months when I had an increase in pain, stiffness and just about the same pain before my replacement.
The Dr. scoped my knee on 2-20 and repaired a small meniscus tear, frayed torn cartlidge and removed arthritis from the femur condyles and drilled 3 holes in the top of the tibia to hopefully make scar tissure to cushion the area.
As for recovery the Dr. just said to go from 2 crutches to one to none as I feel I'm ready and to increase activity and go back to stationary bike as the knee feels ready for it.
Right now I'm trying to get around with no crutches, but due to increase in pain going to go back to one. I'm icing, elevating and taking pain meds. How long will the pain and discomfort last? I'm suppose to go back to work on 3/8 and right now it looks like it is going to be difficult. Just wanteds some first hand info from people who have been there!
Thanks,
Lynn
The Dr. scoped my knee on 2-20 and repaired a small meniscus tear, frayed torn cartlidge and removed arthritis from the femur condyles and drilled 3 holes in the top of the tibia to hopefully make scar tissure to cushion the area.
As for recovery the Dr. just said to go from 2 crutches to one to none as I feel I'm ready and to increase activity and go back to stationary bike as the knee feels ready for it.
Right now I'm trying to get around with no crutches, but due to increase in pain going to go back to one. I'm icing, elevating and taking pain meds. How long will the pain and discomfort last? I'm suppose to go back to work on 3/8 and right now it looks like it is going to be difficult. Just wanteds some first hand info from people who have been there!
Thanks,
Lynn