After reading some threads I am rather concerned at my pending operation! MRI shows kneecap out of alignment and tracking to the outside, I have a baker cyst and my knee literally crunches with every step, very painful. Done the physiotherapy and just made it worse. Can anyone tell me where you issued with crutches after the opp, knee brace and how long before driving again, return to work? Luckily they are doing one first then the other as I have been told both together is too much. Also people mention about improving quads before opp helps what's the best way of doing this as will have at least 4wks before going under the knife!