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When i see my doc for my 1st post op visit will he take me out of the knee imoblizer and put me in a brace? i had microfracture knee surgery last wk.
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He may: The protocol varies.The most important is to avoid weight-bearing on the operated extremity.If you have a malaligment he may use an unloadind brace to help with healing of the microfacture site.
Answered 9/29/2013
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Depending on your --: Diagnosis and what else was done. Your surgeon would be the best person to decide and answer your concerns.
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