“How long does it take for your knee to heal after meniscus surgery?”
I am a 65 year old female. I want to know how long does it take for your knee to heal after meniscus surgery?
6 Answers
It all depends what was done. Usually is only partial meniscectomy done, most are able to walk on it right away. If meniscal repair is done ,it takes six weeks to heal, NWB, then PT is needed. If Micro fracture is done, NWB requires for 6-7 weeks. Pt for 4-6 weeks is needed.
It depends on the type of tear ( simple or complex) and amount of arthritic changes. Weight and general health are also factors. Simple tear, average weight, good health then 6-12 weeks. Complex tear and arthritis, over weight and poor health will continue to have problems. Discuss these issues with you physician and he/she should be able to give you an appropriate answer. Do what you have control over. Reasonable weight, appropriate exercises, regular core, leg stretching and strengthening. Good luck.
About 6 weeks unless you had severe osteoarthritis or a stress fracture. Then it could be up to 12 weeks
Was it meniscectomy or a meniscal repair? Big difference! But usually it is a 6-week healing process.
After meniscus surgery you usually start walking in the leg the same day and begin home exercises the next day. Patients will then go to physical therapy about a week later. You can generally ride a stationary bicycle in about 2 weeks. Most people are generally 75-80% better within 6 weeks. The recovery can be affected by how much arthritis you have and anything else that is found at the time of surgery.
Depending on what is done at the time of arthroscopic knee surgery, most patients return to normal activities within 4-6 weeks after surgery. If there is more extensive osteoarthritis or loose articular cartilage, the recovery can take 2-3 months. More information can be found on my website at: www.sportsmedicinedr.com/patient education
