Restoring knee movement begins by slowly improving the amount of bending and straightening. Your therapist will also assist you up to walk. Your brace will probably be locked in a fully straight position. Using your crutches, you'll place only partial weight through the operated limb. The format chosen is often based on the type of graft used in the surgery or the preference of the physician or therapist.
Current trends point toward meeting specific goals before moving into a new phase of treatment.
In addition, you may be issued a special cold circulation device for home use. Over the next few days, you'll gradually be placing more weight through the leg. Keep your brace on and locked in a straight position. By the end of the two to three weeks you shouldn't need your crutches anymore. Regaining knee motion is the primary goal in phase one.