Bone & Soft Tissue Healing
Week 1 post-op:
Ice surgical site for 15 minutes, 4 times per day
Short leash walk (very slow pace) for 5 minutes, 4-5 times per day
Other treatments: icing, warm compresses, passive range of motion (see video) and massage.
Week 2 post-op:
Short leash walk (very slow pace) for 5 minutes, 4-5 times per day
Skin suture or staple removal at the end of 2 weeks
Other treatments: icing, warm compresses, passive range of motion and massage.
Weeks 3-6 post-op:
Short leash walk (very slow pace) for 10 minutes, 2-4 times per day
Weeks 7-8 post-op:
Short leash walk (very slow pace) for 15 minutes, 2-3 times per day
X-rays of the knee should be taken around 8 weeks post-op
Weeks 8-12 post-op:
Gradual return to full activity with re-introduction of stairs and off-leash activity in small increments