Acl reconstruction + medial miniscus

2018-08-29 22:03:32
I have been advised to do surgery as I have a bucket handle tear in miniscus with a fully torned acl. My question is, what is the time frame I can look to walk independently? Or may be with support considering I am following physio And how is the pain management?
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Surgery done would be Arthroscopic Acl reconstruction with medial meniscus repair or meniscectomy. Repair is preferred as it saves your meniscus I agree with Dr Neeraj If meniscus repair with ACL reconstruction 6 weeks non weight bearing walking strictly with walker If meniscectomy with ACL reconstruction 2-3 weeks gradual increase in weight bearing Full walking without support in 1 month time.

Answered2018-09-04 01:51:42

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Depemds on what surgery is planned and what is the post op physiotherapy you do If meniscectomy is done then  Independently with walker withing hopefully two days and using a stick maybe for 2-3 weeks and then you should be able to walk without stick after that but if meniscus repair is done then all this is postponed by six weeks
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to really know the answer to all this questions you should ask the operating doctor before you undergo surgery
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take atleast one month holiday if meniscectomy is planned but if repair is planned then minimum 2 months holiday from work will be advisable

Answered2018-08-30 02:13:52

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