I just read your posting and I was woundering when you had your surgery? How did the injury occure? and how are you today? I am waiting to go to a refered specilaist at the end of this mo. for a carticel implant. I have my cartiledge frozen waiting for the surgery. I thank you so much for your time.
07/15/2002 05:04 PM
tshannehan
Posts: 1
I've had two Carticel implants. Recovery is lengthy and certainly a test of patience and perserverance. The key in both was constant use of the CPM.... go over what they tell you as this seemed to alleviate pain within the first few weeks. Pay attention to your Dr. and therapist and don't go overboard... I made the mistake on the first one and broke off a piece of the implant rendering the treatment 90% unsuccessful. It's a solid year before you're able to resume most of your pre-operative activities. Good luck and be patient!
07/02/2001 04:51 PM
P11705
Posts: 19
I am also scheduled for cartilage transplant in 2 wks. I have heard that the recovery in lenghtly and requires quite a bit of rehab. But most people feel it is successful. I too, would like to hear from more people that have had this surgury.
06/01/2001 04:25 PM
Tara12446
Posts: 1
I would like to hear from anyone having this surgery. I get this surgery in 2weeks. My concerns are, how is recovery??? What to expect!!! I didn't think my athroscopic surgery would be a tuff thing, but I was so wrong!! Anxious to hear from someone.
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