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Originally Posted by Chappers 71
I had the op on the 6th July at The Kent Institute of Medical Science. Went into theartre at 3.30pm, came round at 5pm & was back in my room at 6pm & home the next day at 11am.
They went into my knee joint removed some bone fragments, cleaned up my remaining cartilage, drilled a hole into my hip to extract the marrow bone & stem cells, this was mixed with a solution & injected into my knee joint & hopefully form new cartilage.
I am unable to put any weight on my right leg for two weeks & then only partial bearing for another four to six.
It took me a couple of days to get the hang of the crutches, I can move fairly briskly with them now.
The constant pain I was in has now gone, although I am still sore from the op.
Swellings coming down nicely & I have a 3 times daily exercise routine.
As of yet I am still unable to fully straighten my leg, I am hoping this will improve with time & exercise.
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I wish you a speedy recovery my friend !