When is a good time?

[Nicki78]

I had a tibial tubercle transfer done to my right knee on 9-10-2009..my left knee needs the same thing done to it. It doesnt cause much pain but does get painful occasionally..how long should i wait to have my left knee fixed?

[Michael L Gross, MD]

I usually keep my patients on crutches for about 6 weeks after an tibial tubercle transfer.  I would wait until you are stable on the right leg before going ahead with surgery on the left.  I usually schedule them no less than three months apart.