Subject: RE: Lateral retinacular release surgery for knee pain Lateral release. yes - I've had that done. However, I also had at the same time a tibial tuberosity transfer, my patellofemoral groove filed down to make a more distinct groove and remove the crud, and I also had chunks of my kneecap that I'd shattered removed. Because of the screws through my leg I cant do impact sports like running. So I'm going to have to get the operation to remove them at some point. So basically its very difficult for me to say how long you will be out for since I've had so much more done than you. The good news for me is that I can now walk again without being in constant agony. I can now bend my knees and even sit in cramped aeroplane seats. And I can cycle. With cycling though I have to gradually build up my muscle strength through physio exercises and gradually increasing the resistance on the bike. The operation has transformed my life completely and for the better. There was a site called kneeguru which proved very useful to me - check it out. Good luck |