I am due to have a MPFL Reconstruction and scope on March 22nd. Unlike others on this site, I haven't had any major dislocations of the patella. Over the years I guess I've had gradual slipping to the point where it is now causing me problems that interfer with my day to day activities. I am the mother of two little girls ages 5 and 3, and lead a very active lifestyle for the most part. Due to this injury, I haven't been able to run in over two years, and have a hard time going up stairs and squatting. I had a lateral release almost two years ago on the same knee, and my ortho now says that this surgery would help with the slipping of my patella.
He told me that I would be in a brace for three weeks and on crutches pwb for six weeks. Can anyone out there tell me what the pain and recovery time are like. I know that everyone is different, but I'm just kind of looking for a general idea of what to expect. Also any suggestions on things that I maybe able to do to make recovery easier would be great.