Meniscus Arthroscopic Surgery Recovery- 101 Questions Answered

I am a 19 year old student who had ACL surgery and medial meniscus repair about a month ago, I am able to bend my knee upto 90° and fully extend my knee . From when can I expect to walk normally (just walking and climbing stairs) without crutches ?

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Dr. Nishit PaloOrthopedist | Noida

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You should be walking by now . ... Read More

I have an severe knee pain on both legs and my right knee started get locking.after mri My right knee meniscus was injured and have an grade 2 partial tear in acl .. and in my left leg it also has an partial acl tear and complex meniscus tear....i underwent surgery after one year .. 1. Right leg----they stitched my Torn meniscus and acl was not d

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Dr. Rahul JajuOrthopedist | Aurangabad

Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

I have undergone arthroscopic surgery in September and have got my physiotherapy done (but couldn't go everyday). Is it okay to start working out in the gym by now?

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Dr. Ravindra Kumar (PT)Physiotherapist | Noida

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Please send your complete record which joint arthroscopy done which help me to guide you properly. ... Read More

Miniscus tear in left knee.. Want to check how much is the cost for arthroscopic surgery please reply

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Dr. Yajuvendra GawaiOrthopedist | Mumbai

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Depends on whether you will need repair or excision. See an Arthroscopy surgeon in your area ... Read More

Sir I have a grade 2 lateral and medial meniscus degeneration do I need surgery. What type of surgery would be needed and what is the recovery time. Could I able to run or play games as before. Plz brief me can I do surgery after 1 month I have injury last month. And I have done mri 3 days ago

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Dr. Manoj Kumar KhemaniOrthopedist | Kolkata

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You need Arthroscopy for your knee. Recovery time depends on the amount of damage to your meniscus. Usually no bed rest is required. You are allowed to walk as per your pain tolerance. You should go f ... Read More

I'm a cricketer from pune and I've gone through arthroscopic shoulder surgery for labral tear(11 to 7 O'clock) and SLAP tear on 26th July'18 and doctor told me that it would take approx. 1 year to recover completely and start bowling again but I don't feel it right to invest one complete year just in recovery as it would destroy my career as I'm al

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Dr. Raviraj Francis (PT)Physiotherapist | Pune

Well the thing here is you need to see a proper sports or a musculoskeletal physio...or a sports medicine professional... Recovery depends on many factors.... Like any previous injury history Any supp ... Read More

I had a acl and pcl and meniscus surgery. 9 months back still I have a pain side of the knee. How much time it will take. Recovery

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Dr. Nishit PaloOrthopedist | Noida

Should be recovered by now. share operation notes. Start aggressive physio ... Read More

Hi there! My mother had a meniscus repair surgery last month but due to too much pain she is not able to move her leg much and got her calf and thigh muscle very weak. I have brought ADEL No - 27 for this problem on recommendation of some doctor but wanted to confirm weather it would be a great choice or not? And also she is feeling too much tiredn

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Dr. Vivek PahwaHomoeopath | Delhi

Homoeopathic medicines can permanently cure the problem rapidly effectively and efficiently without any side effects ... Read More

I had a meniscus surgery in July 2015 but still I can't run. Moreover can't walk normally. My right thigh is thin and the muscles are weak.. Please advice

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Ms. Anuradha Sharma (PT)Physiotherapist | Noida

After this physiotherapy help must ... Read More

I am 23 years old I have done arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy of left knee I have done surgery 10 days back I want to recover fast plz give me any suggestions And also exercises or tips

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Dr. Jaideep GaverGeneral Physician | Coimbatore

Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult on my personal app, its completely free. http://arth.link/drortho ... Read More

I am 6 months post ACL and still cannot get full extension. The MRI shows a medial meniscus tear. Do you think this is a mechanical block that requires arthroscopy, or is a short trial of focused PT reasonable?”

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Dr. Mayank DaralOrthopedist | Delhi

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At 6 months post-ACL surgery persistent loss of full extension is not typical and does raise concern. A medial meniscus tearâespecially a bucket-handle or displaced tearâcan act as a mechanical bl ... Read More

Which meniscus repair surgery is best for bucket handle tear of posterior horn of medical meniscus , I mean inside out technique or all inside technique , please reply me ??

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Dr. Ashish BCJoint Replacement Surgeon | Chitradurga

It depends on type of tear intraoperatively kindly review with your arthroscopy surgeon ... Read More

Hi, I m looking for recovery pillow, used after vitrectomy surgery in Pune. I checked with surgeon but didn't got any leads. Please suggest any surgical instruments shops in Pune where I can get this?it is bit urgent surgery is on Saturday need it before that . Please suggest.

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Dr. Saba KausarOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

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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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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

It depends on exact what surgery perfomed and how much stability achieved after surgery. Best protocol decided by operating surgeon only ... Read More

I had my ankle surgery done on 30th Aug. Got my plaster off on 7th Oct. my surgery suggested to start physiotherapy. I have been on physio since then and its been a month. I can now walk with a walking stick but i can walk slowly only. I can also walk without any support slowly. My physiotherapist says not to walk much even when I'm comfortable doi

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Dr. Rajinder K SharmaOrthopedist | Chandigarh

Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ... Read More

I had acl reconstuction and meniscus surgery stiches 2 days back so my question is wen can i strt walking lightly at home or wen can i start my knee movement..do i need to strt my physio therapy rght nw or after sum tym??do i nd sport physio or nrml physio is f9???

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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | Kolkata

Hi. You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment at least to know the present condition. ... Read More

Sir its 6 weeks of my acl and meniscus repair surgery is over ,now can i walk without knee brace and crutches and start climb stairs or not.

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Dr. Rajesh GayakwadOrthopedic surgeon | Mumbai

Any decision for discontinuation of support or braces should be based on assessment of muscle strength. ... Read More

This is 31 st day of my surgery of acl and meniscus repair ,in how many days i can walk like normal person .

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Dr. Vinayak KOrthopedist | Bengkulu

Depending upon your physiotherapy... normal it takes 8 to 10 weeks ... Read More

In how many days after surgery i can walk and climb stairs without crutches after acl and meniscus ramp lesion surgery .

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Dr. Abhishek KaushikSpine Surgeon | Delhi

Please consult ur treating surgeon. He s the best guide for u ... Read More

Injured my meniscus in the right knee while playing football. Grade 2 Meniscal tear in the anterior horn of lateral meniscus. Grade 1 Meniscal injury in the medial meniscus. How much time will it take to recover from this ? And by what time can I start playing again ?

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Dr. Dewangan SunilJoint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

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3 to 6 month ... Read More

I wanted to get an idea about the procedure for mulit ligament tear (ACL and MCL) surgery. Also the recovery time after the surgery.

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Dr. Gyan TrivediOrthopedist | Noida

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For ACL tears usually another tendon is sacrificed from around the knee which is of lesser importance and used to make a new ACL in the knee by making tunnels in the bones and fixing the ligament insi ... Read More

I underwent arthroscopic surgery for my right knee about 20 years back. Last evening I slipped and my knee got locked. There is swelling around the knee area and it's locked.

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Dr. Deep ShahOrthopedist | Ahmedabad

Need evaluation ... Read More

I have done meniscus repair on my right knee and mensical rasping on left knee..i am doing physio 1.5 hrs daily...its been 4 months completion of surgery... Now I am trying to sit putting cross legs on bed . My query is shall i drive a bike on road ..i bike is around 120 kgs... Shall i drive bike with my active left leg. Kindly give an consult.. th

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Dr. Twinkle James (PT)Physiotherapist | South Goa

Weight of the bike is not important unless u going for high speed n may have chance of injury but as far as your knee rehab is concerned ur physiotherapist will the good person to guide you as he/sh ... Read More

I did an arthoscopy meniscus repair on my right...its been 15 weeks...i am doing pysiotherapy exercises for 1 hr daily . yesterday while doing exercise i feel some popping with pain on above the bone of knee cap (top side of the thigh above knee)...i felt that as normal... but after that my knee becoming red and i feel an burning sensation on the k

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Dr. Rahul JajuOrthopedist | Aurangabad

Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

Hello doctor...i twisted my knee while playing so i need to go for surgery..Its been 3 months completion of surgey.. Meniscus repair was done on my right knee and meniscus rasping was done on my left knee...right knee i am following Hinged knee brace ...pain was subsiding and i am having mild pain on surgery area.. but in my left knee the pain rema

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Dr. Rahul JajuOrthopedist | Aurangabad

Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

Hello doctor..i done an arthoscopy meniscus repair on my right knee..it was bucket handle tear repaired with Fibre wire. its been 8 weeks of surgery..i am doing knee strengthening exercises quadriceps exercises... after 60 days of surgey I tried to climb stairs...while i tried to climb with my right leg which of operated.,i feel heavy stiffness wi

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Dr. Pavankumar RaviOrthopedist | Vijayawada

Post surgery and restricted use for 6 to 8 weeks causes muscle weakness and reduction in bulk of muscle. It is an expected and common event. Focus on good rehabilitation exercise program. Surgery is o ... Read More

Hello doctor..i did an arthoscopy meniscus repair on my right knee...in my summary it's written that stitched with Fibre wire and AIR done inside..8-9 weeks days i was in bed and with crutches... After that i started walking by landing full foot and without crutches.. after 11 weeks i started climbing staircase... my query is after started walking

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Dr. Rahul JajuOrthopedist | Aurangabad

Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

I injured my meniscus while playing and went for treatment...scopy done and my meniscus was completely stitched...its been 60 days i have usen walker and partially i landed my leg...after 60 days i put my full weight and i can able to walk without walker or stick..but while walking its feel like needle injection sometimes it feels like buring sensa

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Dr. Rahul JajuOrthopedist | Aurangabad

Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

Hello doctor..i have done my arthoscopy meniscus surgey on my right knee...i use my left lrg for weight bearing these days.. Its been 8 weeks since surgery...if i need to claim the steps which leg i need to keep first to claim... and which leg to keep first while getting down in stairs...

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Mr. Deepak Jain (PT)Physiotherapist | Bhilwara

If you are doing regular exercise than you don't need to worry about which leg you should place on stairs first. Since its 8 week its a phase of return to sports means you can do. ... Read More

I have pain in my left knee for 3-4 months..so i undergone mri...it shows that i have degeneration of partial tear in ACL, horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus... So i undergone arthoscopy after that ...after operation in the discharge summary it has written"medial meniscus small stable tear noted and rasping done"... what is that m

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Dr. Rahul JajuOrthopedist | Aurangabad

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Meniscus arthroscopic surgery recovery

I am a 19 year old student who had ACL surgery and medial meniscus repair about a month ago, I am able to bend my knee upto 90° and fully extend my knee . From when can I expect to walk normally (just walking and climbing stairs) without crutches ?

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I have undergone arthroscopic surgery in September and have got my physiotherapy done (but couldn't go everyday). Is it okay to start working out in the gym by now?

Miniscus tear in left knee.. Want to check how much is the cost for arthroscopic surgery please reply

Sir I have a grade 2 lateral and medial meniscus degeneration do I need surgery. What type of surgery would be needed and what is the recovery time. Could I able to run or play games as before. Plz brief me can I do surgery after 1 month I have injury last month. And I have done mri 3 days ago

I had a acl and pcl and meniscus surgery. 9 months back still I have a pain side of the knee. How much time it will take. Recovery

I had a meniscus surgery in July 2015 but still I can't run. Moreover can't walk normally. My right thigh is thin and the muscles are weak.. Please advice

I am 23 years old I have done arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy of left knee I have done surgery 10 days back I want to recover fast plz give me any suggestions And also exercises or tips

I am 6 months post ACL and still cannot get full extension. The MRI shows a medial meniscus tear. Do you think this is a mechanical block that requires arthroscopy, or is a short trial of focused PT reasonable?”

Which meniscus repair surgery is best for bucket handle tear of posterior horn of medical meniscus , I mean inside out technique or all inside technique , please reply me ??

Hi, I m looking for recovery pillow, used after vitrectomy surgery in Pune. I checked with surgeon but didn't got any leads. Please suggest any surgical instruments shops in Pune where I can get this?it is bit urgent surgery is on Saturday need it before that . Please suggest.

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???

I had acl reconstuction and meniscus surgery stiches 2 days back so my question is wen can i strt walking lightly at home or wen can i start my knee movement..do i need to strt my physio therapy rght nw or after sum tym??do i nd sport physio or nrml physio is f9???

Sir its 6 weeks of my acl and meniscus repair surgery is over ,now can i walk without knee brace and crutches and start climb stairs or not.

This is 31 st day of my surgery of acl and meniscus repair ,in how many days i can walk like normal person .

In how many days after surgery i can walk and climb stairs without crutches after acl and meniscus ramp lesion surgery .

Injured my meniscus in the right knee while playing football. Grade 2 Meniscal tear in the anterior horn of lateral meniscus. Grade 1 Meniscal injury in the medial meniscus. How much time will it take to recover from this ? And by what time can I start playing again ?

I wanted to get an idea about the procedure for mulit ligament tear (ACL and MCL) surgery. Also the recovery time after the surgery.

I underwent arthroscopic surgery for my right knee about 20 years back. Last evening I slipped and my knee got locked. There is swelling around the knee area and it's locked.

Hello doctor..i have done my arthoscopy meniscus surgey on my right knee...i use my left lrg for weight bearing these days.. Its been 8 weeks since surgery...if i need to claim the steps which leg i need to keep first to claim... and which leg to keep first while getting down in stairs...

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