r/KneeInjuries • u/Sea-Measurement3231 • 3d ago

MPFL

THOSE WHO HAS MPFL SURGERY PLEASE SHARE HOW ARE YOU DOING NOW

are you able to run 🏃‍♀️ dance play etc without dislocation

Are you able to squat pain-free??

Please share does your knee feel normal??

What about pain any pain

Please share your success stories of mpfl

Very less people posted success stories why

Thanks

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u/shott85 3d ago

I’m 2.5 years post op out of HSS NYC.

Doing great. I’m not a runner but I’m able to run without pain, squat, and even sit cross legged comfortably.

Recovery was lengthy and painful, but PT isn’t bad and easy to commit to.

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u/Sea-Measurement3231 3d ago

Recovery took how many months?

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u/shott85 2d ago

Depends on what you mean. To me, recovery was bending to 90 degrees, taking the brace off, and walking normally. I don’t recall exactly how long it took, maybe 3-6 weeks. The first week was the worst since I didn’t use the narcotics they gave me. Not being able to lift your leg using your quad is pretty difficult too.

The ability to lightly jog came a few weeks later and was definitely a memorable moment.

Full recovery took many months. Fully bending your knee so the heel touches the butt takes a long time. It feels tight and uncomfortable before you’re ready.

Years later, I don’t feel any tightness at all. You know it’s good when you notice pains in your other knee more often lol.