What Causes Pain In The Knee Post Medial Meniscus Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: Knee issuesHad surgery on my medial meniscus last week. I was feeling fine until yesterday and the knee is no buckling. I lose my stability and it gone hurts a lot more. I think I either tore it again or the llc because the outside of the knee cap is what is popping out.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs non weight bearing and hinged knee brace. Limb elevation

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

You should not bear weight on an operated medial meniscus till about a few months.

Swelling of the knee after surgery takes about 3 weeks to subside which is why you may be feeling a mass near the knee.

Wear the hinged knee brace and keep limb elevated. Wait for a week for the symptoms to subside then we can evaluate.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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