When can I?

Post operative knee questions:

1. when can I shower?  The instruction sheet is clear on this.  After a knee arthroscopy you can shower the next day, after a procedure which involves a longer incision (ACL reconstruction, etc) you can shower in 3 days.  Any questions… ask us first.
2. When can I walk? Following a knee arthroscopy, immediately, as tolerated.  After  an ACL reconstruction, immediately, with crutches for assistance. After a total knee replacement… ask your therapist, or me in the office.  After a quadriceps or patella tendon repair? You can walk in your cast or your brace.  Wait until I allow you to walk without the brace.
3. When can I drive?   Following a knee replacement, approx 6 weeks if it is your right knee, and 3 weeks if it is your left.  Following a knee arthroscopy, generally within a few days.  Following an ACL reconstruction, varies based upon your progress.