Important: Weight-bearing and range depend on the procedure and fixation. Follow your written plan and X-ray review schedule.

Phase 1: Weeks 0–2

Goals: Protect the osteotomy, manage pain and swelling, begin gentle range within limits.
Weight-bearing: Often partial with crutches.
Brace: As advised.
Exercises: Ankle pumps, quads sets, SLR, gentle heel slides if permitted.

Phase 2: Weeks 2–6

Goals: Maintain knee motion, protect healing bone, build early strength and hip control.
Exercises: Bridges, side-lying hip work, core training, bike with low resistance when permitted.

Phase 3: Weeks 6–12

Goals: Progress weight-bearing as cleared on X-ray, normalise gait, increase strength and balance.
Exercises: Leg press within comfort, step-ups, split squats, proprioception.

Phase 4: Months 3–6

Goals: Return to low and moderate impact as bone heals and strength symmetry improves.
Impact: Introduce gradually only after surgeon clearance.
Sport: Later return guided by imaging and functional testing.

Red flags: Fever, wound problems, calf pain or swelling, chest symptoms, new deformity, uncontrolled pain. Seek urgent review.

Your plan may differ. Follow the instructions you receive from Dr Shatrov.