Read my surgery report. Doc say no sports ever.

My microfrx was in a diff. spot, patella, but it took FOREVER for it to feel better. 1 yr post-op I thought the procedure was a waste of time. By 2 yrs post-op I didn't feel that way at all.

The key is to be patient, 2 months is not nearly enough time to judge the success of a microfrx. it takes time for the fibrocartilage to form. As for the whole, 'No sports, ever..." line from your Dr., I would get a second opinion, from an OS who specializes in sports medicine. I am not a Dr. but your injuries and surgical procedures sound a lot less severe than other ones I've read about who returned to unrestricted activity.

How bad is my knee from the following surgery report. Note, I am 40 and was an avid sports guy (basketball and tennis). My pain wasn't very bad before surgery that I was suprised at the amount of damage i had. I thought it was going to be a routine surgey. Knee is 2 months post op. Feels ok, but clicks all the time and gets sore.

Surgery Analysis
1) Grade 4 chondromalacia of lateral tibial plateua
2) Grade 2 chondromalacia of medical femoral condyle.
3) Marginal tear of middle horn of lateral meniscus, chronic.
4) Grade 2 chondromalica of the patella.

Work done
1) Chondoplasty of the medial femoral condyle and patella
2) Athropick (microfracture) of lateral tibial plateau defect
3) Partial lateral menisectomy


Sugery notes (how do i post the pics on the forum_.
1) Photo 1 show chondromalacia of medical femoral condyle.
2) Replaced ACL from surgery in 1997 still intact (Photo 2)
3) Photo 5 show full-thickness articular cartilage defect and flap tear. This is associated with lateral meniscus tear.
4) Photo 6 and 7 show removal of flap and microfracture performed in the defect area.
5) Photo 9 shows grade 1-2 damage primarily in the inferior pole of the patella