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29 y.o female. diangosis patella baja following orif for ruptured patellar tendon (hardware placed). surgery next week. what should i expect post op?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Ask doc: In general the skin takes 10-14 days to heal. The patella tendon portion of the surgery will take 6 weeks for the primary tendon repait o heal during which time you will probably be immobilized fr 2 weeks then braced adnallowed motion (rate limited by your surgeon) ultimatley will start muscle strengthening which may take 3-4 months.

Answered 11/28/2013

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A member asked:

29 y.o female. diangosis patella baja following orif for ruptured patellar tendon (hardware placed). surgery next week. what should i expect post op?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

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