Cartilage Regeneration and Autologous Transplant

• Inpatient treatment: 3 days

• Outpatient treatment: 2 weeks, then 6 weeks outpatient rehabilitation

• Time before weight bearing: 6 weeks, followed by 6 weeks of gradually increased weight bearing (10 kg per week)

• Earliest flight home: 10 days after surgery

• Recommended flight home: 14 days after surgery

• Time before showering: 14 days after surgery

• Recommended time off work: up to 6 weeks (depending on profession)

• Time before suture removal: 7 days

• Time before driving a car: 12 weeks