Recovery & Follow Up

Phase I - Weeks 1-3

Emphasis:

• Control of inflammation
• Range of motion - full extension, and 90 degrees of knee flexion
• Achievement of quadriceps control
• Education of patient about rehabilitation process
• Crutches - usually seven to 10 days until patient is comfortable
• Patellar Mobilization - to prevent patellar tendon shortening/contracture and loss of knee motion

• View the Post-Op Weeks 1-3 PDF