Partial Lateral meniscectomy

2017-06-19 07:45:53
I have gone through surgery for my right knee and the procedure is partial Lateral meniscectomy. Doctor said 20 percentage has been removed. Could u please tell me whether I can be back to the sports and running normally.
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Return to sports after a meniscus injury is possible. The timing varies and depends on the injury, treatment, and rehabilitation protocol. In many cases, athletes can return to their sport as soon as 2-3 weeks status post arthroscopic partial meniscectomy or 6-8 weeks status post meniscal repair.

Answered2017-06-19 08:22:01

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