Category: Microfracture Surgery

My experiences through microfracture surgery on my knee.

2nd Folow-Up with Dr. Behr

I had my second follow-up visit with Dr. Behr today. I’m not sure if I should be excited, or just glad that it wasn’t too exciting. I am progressing nicely, but I have a long way to go still.

The best part of the visit was hearing I have less than a week left on crutches. He said that my knee looks good, I have a decent quad set (quadriceps muscles in upper thigh) and that I have good range of motion. All in all, he likes what he sees. He thinks that since I am an active and relatively fit person, I should have a good recovery. Read more →

Almost 2 Weeks

Once the pain killers wear off, you realize that you can’t even get up and walk to the bathroom without finding your crutches. It is a little depressing. I hear that is a common reaction. Well, I’m not almost 2 weeks into my 6 weeks of crutch time. I don’t love it, but it has passed fairly quickly. Read more →