2006-09-18 18:44:08 · 3 answers · asked by germain c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Postoperatively, it is possible to bear weight (partial weight bearing) on the surgically treated leg by using crutches for the first 7 - 10 days after surgery. Patients may stop using crutches when comfortable. Supervised physical therapy often is started by the second to third day after surgery.
In addition, a continuous passive motion device is applied to the injured leg post-operatively. Most patients use this device while sleeping for the first two weeks. This device very slowly moves the knee, thereby decreasing the risk of stiffness and loss of motion. Following an initial 6-10 week period of supervised physical therapy, most patients will progress to a self-directed program that is done in a health club. Typically, it takes the reconstructed ligament approximately 9 months to heal which one maybe able to start to walk. Until released by your physician, contact sports, racquet sports, skiing, tennis, martial arts, and sports that require rapid direction changes must be avoided.
2006-09-19 01:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it took me 1 week till i could walk with crutches, then 4 months with a stick, and then slightly normally after that. although i think mine took longer than it should because i'm a lazy sod at my exercises. up till now (2 yrs later) i still do leg exercises especially on my injured leg. good luck with yours!
2006-09-18 18:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by jazzy_chica85 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buddy if you are strong ot will take 7 months or else little weak then 1 year. to bend ur leg perfectly it depend..........may be 5-6 years
2006-09-21 10:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by jack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋