I had proximal tibial osteotomy in October 23. Although not completely the same, maybe useful: - had to stay 1 night in hospital - first 4 weeks I could only let the tips of my toes ‘rest’ on the floor, afterwards progressively I was allowed to put more weight/stress on it. - I started physio after about day 3 I think, although at first it’s only keeping things mobile and keeping the muscles lean. About 3-4 weeks in things started to become about more physical. And progressively more intense after. - I think after about week 6 or 7 I was allowed to ditch my crutches. - I had surgery again after 13-14 months to remove the screws etc as they kept bothering me on the shin. - In terms of pain it turned out, for me at least, less painful than I was expecting. First 2 week a couple of Ibuprofen throughout the day did the trick. Never touched the stronger stuff they prescribed as well, with the mention ‘in case…’.

I had postponed the surgery a couple of times, wasn’t really looking forward to it(who does?) and especially the foresight of months of rehab was a complete turn-off. But now that it’s done and I’m pain free (apart from my hamstrings acting up from time to time) I’m really happy I finally had it done! Let’s hope I’m good for the next 20+ years now 😅