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Acl &meniscus repair surgery
Hiii..i had my acl&meniscus repair surgery 3 weeks back..my question is when can i start walking half weight or full weight with crutches without crutches..and when can i start my nrml life household work n al???
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Depends on the type of meniscus injury. Usually one can start partial weight bearing after 4 weeks. Increase activity gradually, full weight bearing by 6-8 weeks and return to daily household work.
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partial weight bearing after 4 weeks. Increase activity gradually, full weight bearing by 6-8 weeks and return to daily household work.
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With a meniscus repair surgery you will need partial/non wt bearing ambulation for 3 to 6 wks depending on your operating surgeon's preference. You will need a knee brace for up to 6 wks. So it is safe to say u can do your household work by 6 wks and most of your routine activities by 3 months. If you are into sports you may have to wait for up to 9 months.
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continue rehab and physiotherapy
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follow your surgeon's advice as he has the best idea of your level of injury and quality of repair
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It depends on exact what surgery perfomed and how much stability achieved after surgery.
Best protocol decided by operating surgeon only
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