Question 1

what is the recovery time for a microfracture knee surgery?

Accepted Answer

3 to 6 months: The first six weeks after micro fracture surgery, patients are asked to use crutches and protect weight bearing. After that, progressive weight bearing is introduced, and range of motion is achieved in the second six weeks.  The third six weeks is focused on strengthening, and the 4th 6weeks is geared for sports specific training.

Question 2

how long during recovery after a knee microfracture surgery does one continue to experience knee pain?

Accepted Answer

4 -6 wks: After surgery you can take up to 6 weeks to heal.

Question 3

what is the recovery time from acl revision surgery. this will be 5th surgery on knee, microfracture 5 month's ago.?

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See below: Typically 6 to 9 months . I would check with your surgeon and he's knows best with the inside of your knee looks like as well as your general physical exam particular your ligamentous . Good luck thank you.

Question 4

knee microfracture what sort of crutches?

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There are several.: Standard crutches should be sufficient. They are the most common type. There are also forearm crutches, which may be more comfortable, but you should check with your surgeon to see if he/she approves.

Question 5

if knee microfracture dosnt work will aci work?

Accepted Answer

different problems: Acl is for a tear ; instability. Microfrature is 4 localized loss of articular cartilage or degenerative disease in a specific weight bearing areas that r not wide spread.

Question 6

what is the best way to recover from knee  microfracture?

Accepted Answer

Listen: It is most important to closely adhere to the recommendations of your surgeon.  This might include a period of limited weight bearing, continuous passive motion or use of an unloader knee brace to name a few methods that may be employed.

Question 7

i started light jogging 3 weeks after knee microfracture. is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Not reccommended: Micro fracture of the knee ( femoral condyles ) has the best results in those patients  who remain non- weight bearing for 4-6 wks .After the surgery .Rom and and  strength can be regained but jogging early( unless it was an isolated kneecap lesion possibly) is not a good idea. Check w/ your surgeon.

Question 8

is having knee microfracture surgery  a permenamt or tempory fix?

Accepted Answer

usually permanent: It should be a permanent fix.

Question 9

is knee microfracture surgery  successful?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually it help to rebuild the cartilage but it take time.

Question 10

how do i know if my knee microfracture surgery worked?

Accepted Answer

Are you improved?: How far out from the surgery are you? It can take 12-18 months to fully heal from microfracture surgery. Improvement is based on reduction of pain, improved range of motion, resolution of swelling and improved function. Be patient, follow your doctor and physical therapist's recommendations, and you hopefully will have an excellent result.

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