Dislocated knee recovery happens over two stages. The first stage is protective rehabilitation. In this stage, the objective is to ensure that the damage is reined in, and further damage is prevented. The knee is quite weak and hence activities must be kept to a minimum. This stage could take about 3-5 weeks.
The second stage is the rebuilding and strengthening stage. This recovery time could last from 2-4 months. It is necessary that you do not rush the treatment and remain patient, otherwise you may end up damaging it even more. Your physiotherapist will prescribe certain exercises and physical therapy which will help rebuild your muscles and tissues and bring your flexion into the normal range. Thus, we can see that the cumulative recovery time is about 3-5 months. Another thing to know is during your recovery, you will most likely have to wear an open patella brace every time you head out of your home. It also means no sports, no brisk walking/running and a constant watch over how much stress your knee comes under.
The second stage is the rebuilding and strengthening stage. This recovery time could last from 2-4 months. It is necessary that you do not rush the treatment and remain patient, otherwise you may end up damaging it even more. Your physiotherapist will prescribe certain exercises and physical therapy which will help rebuild your muscles and tissues and bring your flexion into the normal range. Thus, we can see that the cumulative recovery time is about 3-5 months. Another thing to know is during your recovery, you will most likely have to wear an open patella brace every time you head out of your home. It also means no sports, no brisk walking/running and a constant watch over how much stress your knee comes under.