What is the recovery time for a partial medial meniscectomy?
If you had a partial meniscectomy, you might be able to play sports in about 4 to 6 weeks. If you had meniscus repair, it may be 3 to 6 months before you can play sports. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace.
How long is recovery after meniscectomy?
Recovery will take about four to six weeks, depending on the surgical approach used. The recovery period following arthroscopic surgery is usually shorter than that for open surgery. Other factors that affect recovery time include: type of meniscectomy (total or partial)
How long does it take to recover from medial meniscus surgery?
Recovery and Outlook It takes longer for a meniscus repair to heal than a meniscectomy. Full recovery from meniscus surgery can take anywhere from six weeks to three months. Your care after surgery may involve: Crutches to take stress off the knee as it heals.
How long is knee sore after meniscectomy?
An uncomplicated meniscectomy will resolve most of the pain fairly quickly, but swelling and stiffness take time to resolve. It may take 4-5 months for full healing. The patient should be able to bear weight on the knee while standing or walking, immediately after surgery.
What does the surgeon do to treat a partial meniscectomy?
The surgeon uses small scissors and a shaver placed through small arthroscopic portals to perform this partial meniscectomy. Watch this video for a better understanding of what the surgeon does to treat these tears.
What is the best treatment for arthritis and meniscus pain?
Also arthritis might improve somewhat with anti-inflammatory medications, braces, injections, and other nonoperative treatments. Pain from meniscus tears, however, often does not improve with anti-inflammatory medications or even cortisone or viscosupplementation injections.
What is the recovery time for medial and lateral meniscectomy?
Recovery time after Medial and Lateral Meniscectomy surgery is generally very short, requiring only about four to six weeks. The joint can be moved almost immediately after surgery, although a certain amount of stiffness and pain is expected.
What should I do to prepare for meniscus surgery?
The medial meniscus is on the inner side of the knee joint, and the lateral meniscus is on the outside of the knee. Preparations depend on your surgeon. In general, you should: Avoid certain medications. Your doctor may want you to avoid taking medications or dietary supplements that can increase your risk of bleeding.
