How long does it take to recover from arthroscopic meniscus surgery?
Arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus (meniscectomy) It may take 4-5 months for full healing. The patient should be able to bear weight on the knee while standing or walking, immediately after surgery. Crutches will be necessary for 2-7 days after surgery.
Is meniscus surgery a major surgery?
Meniscus surgery is a common operation to remove or repair a torn meniscus, a piece of cartilage in the knee. The surgery requires a few small incisions and takes about an hour. Recovery and rehabilitation take a few weeks.
How long does it take for a knee to heal after meniscus surgery?
If you have a partial or total meniscectomy, you can expect your recovery to take about a month. If your meniscus was repaired, it may take as long as 3 months.
What can you not do after meniscus surgery?
Meniscus (cartilage) Repair patients cannot do twisting, pivoting, squatting, deep knee bends or impact activities for four months. It is vital that meniscus repair patients do not squat for at least four months after the repair.
Why does my knee still hurt 2 months after meniscus surgery?
Other reasons for knee pain after meniscus surgery is the fact that there is a retained piece or maybe the tear was fixed and the sutures have not held and the repair failed. So, there are many reasons why you may still have pain following surgery for a meniscus tear.
How do you sleep after meniscus surgery?
Sleep with your knee raised, but not bent. Put a pillow under your foot. Keep your leg raised as much as possible for the first few days. You may shower 24 to 48 hours after surgery, if your doctor okays it.
What you should not do after meniscus surgery?
What happens 2 weeks after meniscus surgery?
Wait 2 weeks or until your doctor says it is okay before you take a bath, swim, use a hot tub, or soak your leg. You can drive when you are no longer using crutches or a knee brace, are no longer taking prescription pain medicine, and have some control over your knee. This usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Is it OK to walk after meniscus surgery?
It usually takes about 4 to 8 weeks for patients to increase weight bearing and range of motion. Most patients can walk without a knee brace and crutches in about 2 to 3 months. Recovery time from a partial meniscectomy (partial removal of the meniscus) is quicker than recovery from a meniscus repair.