Recovery from Proximal Tibiofibular Reconstruction

What is the expected recovery from a proximal tibiofibular reconstruction?

Your recovery from a tibial plateau ORIF will begin the first day after your operation. Immediate physical therapy intervention allows for optimal recovery of one’s range of motion and muscle re-activation. Subsequent phases of post-operative rehabilitation are strategically outlined to enhance recovery and prevent future injury. Immediately following surgery, you will be non-weight bearing for 6 weeks, as the ligaments site needs to heal before weight can be applied to the operative leg. Compliance with the non-weightbearing recommendation is critical in overall success from the surgery.  Additionally, patients should avoid any deep squatting, or squatting and twisting, because this puts a significant amount of stress on this joint, for the first four months postoperatively. Most patients are cleared to begin full activities between four to six months postoperatively, assuming they have adequate restoration of proximal tibiofibular joint stability, pain relief, and return of strength, agility and endurance.

If you suspect you have proximal tibiofibular instability, or if you are experiencing knee pain, contact Dr. Chahla today to schedule a knee evaluation. Dr. Jorge Chahla is a sports medicine orthopedic complex knee surgeon in Chicago, Illinois who specializes in the treatment of complex knee and knee ligamentous injuries. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of sports medicine. Dr. Chahla’s focus is on customized and personalized care to meet the needs of each of his patients. He uses minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to preserve the natural joint and reduce recovery time to accelerate his patients’ return to the activities they love.