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MPFL reconstruction surgery. Post op 10 days

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Shellstar78
Shellstar78

hi everyone,

I am ten days post op. My knee kept dislocating but I have patella baja ( low lying knee caps) . I am still in agony , unable to bend knee and my leg is so heavy I can not lift it, however I am able to weight bare pretty well, just wondering if anyone knows if this is normal to recovery? I get my staples out in 4 days and physio starts in 5. I am constantly icing and the only slight comfort I get is when leg is elevated. My instructions were only foot exercises and to partially weight bare , which I am doing but I feel I should be doing more. I really was unaware of how painful this would be.

Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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  • Cuda71
    Cuda71 Shellstar78

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    Shellstar78

    Hang in their, it will get better each week this is a slow slow process. I've had both my knees replaced and everything you describe is totally normal. no one can be prepared for this surgery but it gets better, you just need patience and time. I was in the exact same place 5 months ago, now I'm mowing the yard going on walks riding bike not 100% yet but I'm feeling like it was all worth it. stay positive work your but off and it will all work out in the end.

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