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When Can I Start Bending Knee After Having Knee Surgery?

sir i had an accident and got fractured at my knee (left tabula). that was operated and two screws have been placed on 01 sep. the plaster was opened on 16 sep. my query are: 1. the swelling have not finished till now. 2. when shall should i start putting weight on my leg. 3. when shall should i start bending my knee
Fri, 26 Jun 2020
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Hi,

I understand that you have had a tibia fracture near the knee fixed with two screws.Some swelling is expected since the joint was kept immobile.This should get better when you start to exercise the knee.

You may weight bear at 6 weeks after surgery after your doctor has confirmed with an x ray. Its important to move the knee and to try and get the normal range of movement back as soon as possible.

Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. George Verghese
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When Can I Start Bending Knee After Having Knee Surgery?

Hi, I understand that you have had a tibia fracture near the knee fixed with two screws.Some swelling is expected since the joint was kept immobile.This should get better when you start to exercise the knee. You may weight bear at 6 weeks after surgery after your doctor has confirmed with an x ray. Its important to move the knee and to try and get the normal range of movement back as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. George Verghese