With two kids, this is a rare thing to say! And now, with the recent knee surgery, I am pretty happy about it. Last night I decided not to sleep with the CPM machine. I spent close to 8 hours in it during the day, so I don’t think it will be a problem. I was told to advance 5-10… Read more →
Category: Microfracture Surgery
Microfracture Surgery Recovery – Day 4
Time is moving along one knee flex at a time. The CPM machine is tirelessly bending my knee to help regain flexibility. As I sit here, it is flexing up to 83 degrees now. I barely feel it stretching. I think the swelling in my knee is coming down nicely. As my wife pointed out, “I can almost see your… Read more →
Microfracture Surgery Recovery – Day 3
I’m on the road to recovery for my microfracture surgery. I managed to sleep pretty well last night. It is still strange to have the CPM machine going all night, but I am getting used to it. I am also getting more used to the crutches and rest of the routine. I’ve got a long 6 weeks ahead of me,… Read more →
Team Cleaning
I made it outside for lunch today, and was feeling much better. It was another perfect San Diego day (that helped). A great time to clean up my leg. Read more →
Microfracture Surgery First Morning Update
Last night was grim first night after microfracture surgery. I did fall asleep with the CPM machine on. Then the pain kicked and and I couldn’t sleep. That led to my first post. Read more →
Microfracture Surgery Recovery: The first night
23 hours ago I woke up to go to the outpatient facility from microfracture surgery. Now it is very early in the morning and I hurt. I did make it through the first night. Read more →
My Microfracture Surgery (warning – surgery pictures)
After an early start to my day, I had a successful knee surgery to address a torn medial meniscus and microfracture two lesions in my right knee. Read more →
The Diagnosis: I am a Microfracture Surgery Candidate
I was diagnosed with multiple cartilage lesions and a torn medial meniscus in my right knee. One of the lesions was in a load bearing area. My Dr.’s recommendation was to try and repair it with microfracture. Read more →