Knee cap realignment surgery (elmslie trillat) help please

[Keeleyr2014]

Hello, I'm after some advice, and really hope you can help...I had an elmslie trillat operation in November (realigns the patella from dislocating) I've had a full leg cast for 8 weeks now and can fully weight bear on it. I am due to have it removed on Tuesday, what should I expect in terms of walking, bending ect? And will I be able to drive? I've been doing my exercises religiously too and everything feels fab. I have asked my surgeon for advice but they are saying I have to wait until Tuesday but I would like some info for a peace of mind.

Thank you

[JJKANE]

Your quads will be very weak, bending will be painful and you may need a back slab ( half a cast ) for a while or knee brace ....

Driving is a no unless you have automatic .

I have had many knee operations

And as it's a very complex joint they take a lot TLC after op and lots of static quads .

Hope all goes well ... Forgot to mention the 8 weeks growth of hair ... Hahahaha that's the worst shock of all .

JJ