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How Long Is The Recovery Time After Meniscal Repair Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017

Question: My daughter had a accident skiing and had vertical meniscus tear and tore off acl with tibia avulsion fractured. She had the surgery Wednesday. What will her recovery look like? When can she return to school, walk, run etc

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Recovery could be a few days or weeks depending on type of surgery done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I am sorry for the situation your daughter is going through.

Her case:
- 14 years old female
- had an accident skiing with vertical meniscus tear and tore off acl with tibia avulsion fractured
- had surgery on Wednesday

Usually, the recovery after meniscus tear surgery is straightforward. However, in some circumstances, like for example when the torn parts are being removed, the recovery time is much longer (months).

However, your daughter is young which increases chances for a more speedy recovery time (I believe in a few weeks she would be able to go to school).

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

there were no torn parts removed. can you quantify a few weeks?

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Depending on recovery speed the first days...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,

Ok, if no torn parts removed, and if everything will get ok within the first week, then, she could be able to go to school in a couple of weeks.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar