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Re: Microfracture concerns

Posted By: drmark
Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2008, at 4:02 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Microfracture concerns (PMagee)

> Dr. Mark:

> My OS removed a bit of meniscusd and baseball-sized baker's
> cyst then seeing the damaged cartilage performed the
> microfracture. How long can I expect to be out of running
> and playing basketball? Also what are the types of rehab
> and support medications you prescribe? I'd like to start
> the stationary bike as soon as I can. Finally, i had been
> doing yoga few times a wekk, how long should I take off
> from that?

> Thanks very much for any advice you (or others) can offer!

> PMagee

You really need to get this information from your doctor. We would let our patients start the stationary bike the day after surgery. We would also allow immediate ambulation without crutches. Yoga could start in a couple of days.

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