I had microfracture surgery on my right knee in February of this year. I was doing well (mostly pain free) until I increased my walking to 5 miles a day. Now I am unable to walk for any distance. I am so digusted, I really thought the surgery had worked. I have an appointment with the doctor in a few weeks. I am probably going to need an MRI to know what is happening, and if I need surgery it will be a plug placed in the hole in my patella. This recovery will include 12 weeks non-weight bearing, twice what I faced with the Microfracture. I am so not looking forward to this again. I had surgery on the left knee in October 2005.
11/12/2007 05:03 PM
micro123
Posts: 2
Hi,
I too had a similar situation as the patient from Canada, awakening from surgery with a different procedure than I consented to (I consented to a partial meniscectomy and awoke with microfracture surgery). I am presently 2 months post-op and, in spite of physical therapy, still in a lot of pain. I am self-employed, in a physically demanding job, and was told by the doctor to go back to work after only one week on crutches. I can't believe that any surgeon would do this procedure without the patient's consent! I am quite angry and upset about it. Anybody else in a similar situation?
Michael
07/18/2007 12:14 AM
Sara29445
Posts: 2
I am new to this website and thought I would give you my insight on microfracture. My knee injury was the result of a vehicle accident. I went into my surgery with a little more knowledge. I guess... My Dr. said that he really wouldn't know what needed to be fixed until he looked, so I had surgery with the assumption that I may limp out of the hospital, or I may leave on crutches w/a knee brace. What he found was a small spot under my knee cap where the cartilage was damaged when my knee hit the steering column in the accident. The bones rubbing together were the cartilage was gone was causing the pain. I left with an ace bandage and limped out. After a few days, I was walking much better, but still babying it a little. One week later and the stitches are out, walking is much easier, but I have 4 weeks of PT ahead of me. He did tell me that after microfracture, healing time is different for everyone and is usually helped along with PT.
07/09/2007 12:34 AM
hooker
Posts: 1
Greatings from Canada I too woke up from what I thought was going to be a bit of an arthroscopic clean out in day surgery on April 16/07. I was not told at that time of the microfracture procedure, and was sent home with no directions to stay off of the leg, only after looking at my photos from the surgery did I see the term microfracture. After a little research on the internet did I understand what had been done to me. When sent to PT the therapist knew nothing of microfracture, but he also did online research. I began right away with stationary cycling, leg press and stretching etc. as prescribed by the surgeon. Up until the 1st of July the pain was just about unbearable like a giant tooth ache in my knee 24hrs/day. Only over the last week have I had less pain and even pain free times. I retun to see my surgeon this week, I'm really disapointed in the procedure the length of recovery time, the loss of all of my physical activites and work. I'm now able to walk properly if I slow down and concentrate on my stride before this it was a flat footed limp. What I would really ike to know is when will my knee feel strong enough to return to activities such as golf, cardio in the gym? The other issue is I have a physical job and my employer while being understanding is wondering about a full retun to work, any ideas? Any info would be appreciated. thanks
06/30/2007 11:37 AM
bright_red
Posts: 1
Hi everyone. Just found this forum and thought it is really useful. It seems that the old knee problems are treated in much the same way over here in England. I woke up from what I thought was going to be a bit of an arthroscopic clean out in day surgery 6 weeks ago. Somewhat surprised to find that I was going to be on crutches and unable to drive for ages and had never heard of microfracture before. Still, I was pleased to think that my knee might get a new lease .of life. No problems with the op and I've had very little swelling. Finished my 5 weeks of no weight bearing last Wednesday and the CPM machine went back the same day. 3 lots of 2hours on that thing every day nearly sent me bonkers, especially when the thing developed a loud creak after about 3 weeks which stubbornly resisted all attempts to quieten. My consultant seems pleased with progress and has given the physio (PT) licence to torture me further with a big elastic band and get me walking. I've been very good at trying to keep strength in my upper leg with passive tension excersise so I'm almost immediately happy to walk without ctrutches. Biggest hassle is that cos it is my right knee I'm still not going to be able to drive for probably another couple of weeks. I'm getting a bit of aching from my leg at the moment but guess it is soft tissue protesting at having to be woken into action. I'm hoping that this thing will be successful and then I'll probably have to have my left knee done! Used to ski alot and play tennis in the summer. Looking forward to branching out from darts which sems to be about my limit at the moment. Good luck to all in the microfracture club.
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