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How Long Is Meniscus Surgery

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1 to 2 weeks if. Pain and pain management Arthroscopic meniscus repair is. Report Suggests Knee Meniscus Surgery May Be Needless The Globe And Mail But if you are on your feet at work it may take 4 to 6 weeks. How long is meniscus surgery . When a patient is able to return to work depends on many factors. However if the meniscus tear is away from the blood supply and has been longstanding it may take a long time to recover. Right away but only with a brace. 4 to 6 weeks. Some of it may not be simple to explain. While the surgery can take 1-112hrs recovery is much longer typically it can take 6-12 months of rehab to get back to regular sport activities. You have regained motion with minimal pain. Most people are released from the hospital on the same day the surgery is performed. Bear weight put weight on your knee while standing or walking Right away as tolerated. Right away but only with a brace. If the meniscus repair doesnt heal which happens 20 to 40