I visited my consultant at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary today. He stated that I am progressing very well and that me knee seems to very strong. It would appear at this stage as though the operation has been a success.
He also stated that I have to wear the fixed brace for another 2 weeks with it set at 0 degrees movement. He then said that the over the next 4 weeks I should ask the physiotherapist at Forth Valley Royal Infirmary to initially set it to 45 degrees for 2 weeks and then to 90 degrees for a further 2/3 weeks. At the same time the physiotherapist and myself can begin a programme of active physiotherapy.
He also stated that I should lose the Axillary crutches and start using Lofstrand crutches. I have to go back to see my consultant on Thursday 12 June 2014.
All in all I was quite pleased with the outcome of the meeting with my consultant. I think I am making progress, albiet, slow progress. I am so looking forward to my next visit to my physiotherapist to see what we can do. I hope that I can become more active in the physiotherapy class and that I can start to undertake active exercises on my own.
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