Return to work after meniscus surgery
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- Injuries and surgeries are rarely convenient. Patients often want surgery right away because they can’t do what they want to do because of the pain. They also don’t want to miss much time from work or school. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I discuss return to work considerations for one of the most common operations in all of orthopedic surgery - partial meniscectomy for a meniscus tear.
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Jilin asks:
I am 24 years old. On October 1, I had a menisectomy surgery. I had a partial tear in lateral meniscus. After surgery, I can walk without any problem. How much time will it take me to recover fully and get back to work? I am working as a chef.
The meniscus is the shock-absorbing piece of cartilage between the femur and tibia. Often the patient with a meniscus tear complains of pain on either the medial (side closest to the midline of the body) or lateral (side away from the midline) side of the knee. He might notice locking or catching of the knee as well.
Surgery to trim out the torn portion of meniscus - partial meniscectomy - is the treatment for the majority of meniscus tears. Removing the torn portion helps to eliminate pain and allow return to full function. Many surgeons allow full weight-bearing, or at least weight-bearing as tolerated, right after surgery. Then the patient works to increase range of motion and strength over the next few weeks. Complete recovery, to the point where he is at maximum medical improvement, can take several months.
In this video, I discuss the recovery process after partial meniscectomy surgery, including return to work, school, jogging and more.
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Just had Meniscus tear surgery 5 days ago and I learned more about my recovery from it on here than I did from my Surgeon. Your explanation on the time and level of recovery was comprehensive and very helpful. I have a very physical job that requires a lot of kneeling and bending so I will have a longer recovery getting back to my old self.
How much it will cost
That’s how I feel.. I have Meniscus Tears in BOTH my knees and I just had my 1st surgery on 11/6/2023. My surgeon NEVER really explained details about the surgery, but was anxious about performing the surgery. He NEVER explained anything about the Cortisone Injections before he gave me my 1st shot, which I had side effects from it.
Ya I’m in the same boat as you was right now. And my surgeon did not tell me much. I’ll have my two weeks appointment on the 4th and will find out more I guess
A couple of thousand
Why do patients not ask more questions? I’d think I’d be very inquisitive as to the particulars PRIOR to getting any such surgery to alleviate any concerns. Your obviously want to heal properly and not get all your info from RUclips University. Next time ask questions and do your research.
Well it's been about 3 months after my surgery and it has completely healed... no pain what so ever... I lift weights and ride my bike, do every exercise you can think of and literally no pain... So my advice would be for you to take it easy for 3 months and let it heal and trust me it will heal perfectly... If you push it, well you might have complications, so just take it easy and let 3 months go by and you will be absolutely fine...!!!
thank you after reading your comment I am feeling bit relaxed
for me its 2 month post op, nil issues after surgery , full weight bear second day after surgery but now after 2 months my leg is sore, I feel like like there is big wound inside
Can u plz tell me is there any pain while its after two months?
I cant bend my knee its stuck is that okay will it go away?
just had my surgery repair today how long does it take to walk again without crutches? and what is the recovery time frame like?
Was it a meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy?
Robert my comment is my doctor told me to go back to work after my 5 yes days in which I told him that my job that I do he is very physical lots of bending up-and-down lift trucks putting block centre steel twisting around shrink wrapping skids all day long two days in I fell to the ground and hurt myself my doctor told me it takes a year to get Full function of money it’s been a year and a half and my knee is getting worse as it was at the beginning now he has changed his tone and told me my knee will never be the way it used to be I think I’m getting played
How is your recovery now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? Are you completely out of pain?
This is the most clear and comprehensive commentary that I’ve encountered on the subject of returning to work after meniscus surgery.Response to surgery is so arbitrary, it’s a pleasant surprise to get an outlook that speaks to my situation. Thank you.
I agree! Very helpful as I am having my surgery next week
Jumping in because reading youtube comments, post op, had me so down, and in total buyers remorse. I tore my lateral meniscus 10/22 - had surgery 9/23. In the time in-between, i figured the pain was from stress induced weight gain and being out of shape, on an old acl repair, so i began to workout 5 days a week. Lost 40 lbs in 11 months, strengthened my everything to better support my knee, and none of that ultimately helped. I finally went for the MRI, then surgery.
I am now just past 4 months post op and i feel fantastic. The first couple months were pretty rough, especially when reading all the comments of people being up and walking within a week......But here i am now, 18 weeks out and i am back to most physical exercising - hour long walks took me almost 3 months - going down hill can be rough, but up is amazing. I can skip, jog, do the running man, and zero pain. I do low impact workouts, pilates machine, weight training, fast long walks, 100+ squats a day and so on. I do have a new click i hear sometime , and at a certain degree, a click that i feel. I avoid pushing into that second click that i feel to avoid any arthritic type rubbing.
Looking back, zero buyers remorse for now. I feel almost back to, pre meniscus tear, normal. I cannot get fully into child's pose as i think my muscles are still tight from over a year of the torn meniscus limiting me.
I should also mention, my injury was not really painful. I lost range of motion past 90degrees and had major swelling. and stability loss. But no pain. My knee never locked up, and it only buckled a couple times from sloppy movements.
I hope this helps lifts someones spirits.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
This was really helpful... Did you have ACL reconstruction along with meniscus repair ??
This comment is 5 months old. Now, after 5 months, can you go downhill as good as before your surgery?
I had surgery about 20 years ago. It took me 3 months of rehab before I was to return back to work. Keep in mind how long it's been. Hopefully things have changed cause doctor believes I torn my meniscus again! Praying what ever happens goes well
How did it go Felipe
how did you got a tear again
Took me 5 months...I'm a pornstar... couldn't do doggie work...
I am an IT professional and had this surgery on Friday of Labor Day weekend. I was easily ready and able to work on Tuesday. I just propped my leg up on an ottoman and took walk breaks every hour. No problem at all.
Thanks for this valuable info. Most medical literature I've been reading suggests crutches for a week and no driving for 2 weeks! I was looking for real world post op experience like this one. Thanks again.
In Israel they invent artificial meniscus.....I hope it will available in my country in future.....I request to all medical scientists & researchers please invent & make human body parts like artificial meniscus. Please focus on this matter.
Had lateral & medial meniscus tears, had surgery on 12/2/22 and was able to walk around the house that same day, I used crutches maybe a couple of times in two weeks, started therapy 5 days later and went back to work 16 days later as a vending machine route man, I'm 58 y/o and weight about 210 in a 6'00" frame. I believe the sooner you start moving around and walking and doing PT the faster you heal. I take breaks whenever I drive from location to location. Thanks for the video👍
How are you you doing now? Did you have partial meniscectomy. Appreciate your feedback, I just had my meniscectomy today?
@@welcomehome11 I feel great, no issues and don't even think about it anymore. I guess it was a partial meniscectomy
@@JuanAvila-mb5yk very glad to hear that. I feel better
Was it a partial meniscectomy or a repair?
@@georgia5713 It was a partial meniscectomy.
I wish I could put any weight on my leg after my meniscus surgery. I had a complex tear and I’ve been out of work for now 6 days, my Ortho gave me work excuse for a couple more days. I still can’t even straighten my knee fully yet have, been on crutches since day one. I still have swelling on the knee too. Yesterday I said, let me try to work, I work in an office and learned sitting for more than 10-15 min was making the leg swell up. I feel that my hamstring muscle was injured, not saying it shouldn’t feel this way but wow I certainly need more time, body asks for still putting up the leg and icing. Is this normal?
hi doctor iam 28 yr old i have meniscus tear on my left knee for almost for 5 years from playing soccer ball and since then my knee get better but my knee get locked when iam playing soccer ball and when it does i got minimum pain but after 1-2 hours it become normal so my question is the doctors says do strengthening exercise so if i do it should it improve or should i
do the surgery
Is it realistic to expect to return to daily cycling 30-40km 10 weeks post surgery? Trying to plan ahead, surgery in 2 weeks time, cycling holiday in 12 weeks time!
Tomorrow is my surgery I hope everything is going to be 👌
So do we
What's the update on how it went?
Oscar castellanos how are you doing now ??? I have the surgery this week.
My wife just had surgery , will have to wait and watch.. From India
@@deepatel8467 I got mine today
Am still recovering at home but thumbs up for the surgery what a huge relief😂thank you to Dr Pillay in Mthatha,you rock👍
How did it go how u now
I'm on day 6 after menesectomy surgery. I'm able to walk, but still have a limp, I'm not having pain, it just feels weak. It doesn't help I live on the 2nd floor plus my bathroom and bedroom are up stairs which is probably slowing down my recovery.
How is the knee now?
@@aomana4357 it's 110% thanks for asking!
@@joeygoess2440 Fantastic news after all this time!
I had the sugery..8 am.. Home by 12 and i was walking that night.. No stiff/ swelling. No crutches..walker or need to stop. Back to work the next monday, and i walk to work..stand and sit for the day as a PCA..then home. The itching is what got me.. I am so happy!
I'm a courier and it's my right knee that has the torn meniscus I know everybody bodies are different but do you think I'll be able to drive comfortably after 6 to 8 weeks
Hunny its all brain power.. My knee was kill on the daily b4 i had my surgery, and the relief was immediate!!. So yes i think 6-8 weeks youll be great, but tell yourself you can do it it 2-3.. Watch the surgery on youtube, watch to see what and how so you know why tweeky pains happen. . dont live in fear that you cant, tell yourself You got this and wow yourself.
@@kwilliams6784 How is your recovery now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? Are you completely out of pain?
@@welcomehome11 unfortunately no. I wear knee brace from time to time but my doctor said is arthritis
What I understood is menisectomy you walk same day different types of surgeries
My Dr. said MT surgery is on Thursday and you can return to work on Monday. I was out of commission for 4 months!! I didn’t lose my job yet was very close to it. I couldn’t drive for a while and had to get a temporary handicap pass during the 3rd and fourth month.
I have my meniscus surgery last Tuesday. I able to walk,do jumping jacks,planks weights. It a little swollen but not much. I can bend not all the way. I not able to run and little uncomfortable to climb stairs. I getting there.
Arthroscopy Knee, Partial Medial and Lateral Meniscectomy Repair - Left Knee Surgery on January 4, 2021. Thank GOD I had some type of knowledge about Physical Therapy Google and RUclips played a BIG role. January 5th weight bearing and icing around the clock. On the 6th I started doing Heel slides up and down 15-25 times sets of 3 icing 20-25 minutes. ICE will become your best friend. Pushing myself harder and harder by the 7th I started doing more and more exercises and still icing around the clock. Today is January 11th and I would say 95% of the swelling is down walking great but at times still hurts. Surgery was a eye opener for me it put your state of mind in a completely different place. I PRAY for those who lost body parts.
Thanks, good advice. I am five weeks post op and I have problems with weight bearing. I was trying to help take care of my bedridden Mother and I thank that I did too much to soon. I'm going back to work next week. PT is going good. Thank you so much,God bless!
January 11 is my Birthday. A good day for your decrease of swelling,95% is awesome!
How is your recovery now?Are you completely out of pain?
@@brendagray7357 How is your recovery now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? Are you completely out of pain?
@@welcomehome11how are you now did you get a meniscus repair?
Day 1 Arthroscopic meniscus surgery of my left knee. Surgery was at 12:30 yesterday and was home by 4:00 PM.. Woke in recovery up with sharp pain. Pain relieved after I was given Fentanyl injection. Before leaving surgery center I was able to stand with crutches. Went to bed with elevation and ice.
Day 2- Medication definitely wore off and woke up this AM with a good amount of sharp pain and swelling. Ice, elevation and taking Norco 5 every 5-6 hours is helping with pain but 2nd day pain and immobility seems slightly worse than the first. Surgeon is supposed to call me tomorrow and let me know exactly what was done. I’ll try and update with my progress.
How’s your knee now?
I can understand why it would seem that returning to a desk job within a few days after this surgery would be easy enough. However, although I have virtually no pain, I'm still unable to straighten my leg and the inability to keep the leg elevated during the day causes swelling for me to the point where it's very difficult to walk. I had the surgery 1 week ago today. Very fortunately, I have the freedom to work from home as necessary. Therefore I work either in my bed or on a chaise lounge or couch with my leg elevated. However, if I work at the computer table, my knee swells and my calf literally starts to cramp in the evening when trying to walk on it.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope it gets better!
My 17 yr old son had meniscus tear surgery 7 weeks ago just prior to Thanksgiving. The surgery also involved slightly re-centering the knee cap/patella. He was not able to start walking until 2 weeks, then ditching crutches after 4 weeks. After 5 weeks he was able to remove the full leg brace and still has knee cap brace today. The swelling has gone down but he still has pain...especially after a PT session. While he is able to drive he's not able to do any type of high school job yet (fast food, cashier, etc.). I was hoping he would be further along with less pain but the physical therapist thinks he's about where he should be and even slightly ahead mobility and swelling-wise. I'm skeptical as he wants to play football next season.
I have had the surgery. To go back to a desk job is not a good idea .Yes you are off of your feet but not being able to move around can hurt just as bad as being on your feet. Most jobs don't allow you to take breaks to walk or sit down when you need.
+Sarah Porter Thanks Sarah!
i had this surgery done after a sports injury. walked out of the hospital no crutches although being careful. walking around the house the next day without trouble. walking up and down stairs in 2 days. i lifted some heavy stuff about one week after surger and knee puffed up the next day. then went back down the day after. went to see surgeon 10 days after surgery and he said there's nothing that will damage the knee by doing anything i did before includings sports (at 10 days). exercise as much as i can tolerate. i went to physio and he had me doing exercises to build up my quad. i was doing long(ish) walks 2km and it was fine, although leg felt fatigued afterwards. i was doing squate and lunges to build up strength, 5 minutes sessions about 3 times a week. leg would feel fatigued but no pain. did some short runs (20m - 30m) at 4 weeks. no problem, although i could feel my leg was not strong and i was favouring that leg a lot. 6 weeks, i started playing football (soccer) gingerly. running on grass was good. low impact and knee felt good. leg wasn't strong. can't stop, turn, step anywhere near as before. but ran 4km and no problem. leg was tired for a few days after. 7 weeks played again and felt better. doing regular walks, about 4 walks a week around 3km long. leg going good. still protecting it though.
Hey man how is your knee now in terms of can you perform in sorts the way you use to?
@@MSI47LYF hey man. it's about as good as it can be. keep in mind i'm 42. but i play 2 hours of tennis on hardcourt every week and the knee holds up fine. it's no worse than before i injured it. some weeks i'll play a competitive game of basketball for my old team and that aggravates the knee. however i ice the knee as soon as i get home and it's painless the next day. i don't know how much is me being 42 and how much is because of the injury. but i can stop, turn, step change directions as good as before the injury. football on grass is not problem. i don't think about it and i don't particularly protect my knee and it's fine. like i said, with basketball, i do ice it. my initial injury wasn't a huge tear in the miniscus but it's bad enough to require surgery. a lot factors to consider. but overall, my knee is as good as it was before.
Hello Doctor,
Your explanation was very informative and example oriented so one could easily relate and understand.
I've had a tear on anterior horn of lateral meniscus on my left knee 2 years ago while i was playing football. I had a partial meniscectomy and recovery period for me was about 3 weeks for getting back to my daily routine. And I was strong as ever in less than 70 days.
Now, again I had a tear this time on posterior of the lateral meniscus (same) of the left knee. Also had some issue with ACL and a lot of 'wear and tear' in that joint. Again had a partial meniscectomy but I was able to walk without support and bear weight the very next day of the surgery. Now it's almost a week post surgery and i'm recovering really fast, I don't have any pain, yes there is a bit of swelling and inflammation but I feel no pain and discomfort.
What is the good position to sleep with maniscus tear without pain?
Wow how old are you Jasvinder
How did you have tear again? Was it due to sports?
How did you have tear again? Was it due to sports?
My surgery was full medial meniscal repair across a large tear there's a couple of stitches in my meniscus and I must say full Flex extension is quite painful I still walk with a limp although I do start physical therapy Monday I don't know that I'm looking forward to it because I know it's going to hurt I'm not a small guy I've got some weight on me and I walk with a cane for stability I'm hoping in a few months I can get back to full activity my doctor doctor flowers at Ortho Texas has done a really remarkable job and expects a full recovery in 4 months so I'm still on my journey I'll keep you posted thanks for your video
You’re welcome!
I've had 4 scopes and I'm looking at my 5th soon. My last one in 2014 was on a Thursday and I was back to work on Monday. Yes, I was limited but I was able to drive, walk and perform my duties. Prior to that in 1998 I had surgery on Saturday morning and I was on a stage that night (I'm a musician). It just depends on your tolerance but my advice is not to baby it. Try to get back into the swing of things quickly without over doing it. If you're comfortable using a cane that will help since using crutches gets your weight off the knee but it doesn't do anything to help get the range of motion back.
I had meniscus scope on 1995 and meniscus scope other knee in 2011. Now the 2011 knee is getting an MRI because I woke up in pain without doing anything unusual the day before. I'm extremely health-conscious and active and I wonder since you're on stage and you must be also, had you had sudden injuries after the first scopes? Or were they something that build up over time from the lack of cartilage and then you just couldn't stand it anymore and got a scope?
Is a complex tear the most severe? My doctor only told me it was tare in a lot of places. He didn’t even said what grade of tear was it. My third week after surgery been walking only problems so far is the swelling after activities and when I come down off the stairs still bothers when bending going down the stairs. So far I’m happy with the surgery.
Sir ,
I had surgery done on 9th june for ACL repair& median menicus repair, whichwas almost 50% torn, i am bit conFused when u can get back to my job, i am power power plant professional and having sitting job most of the time
How r u now bro
How did it go? How are you feeling now? Any pains? Pls share
This is such a good video. I'm in New Zealand and have had my partial menisectomy and debridement yesterday.
Definitely lots of swelling and more pain than I expected, however doing okay.
I start some gentle exercises in 2 days time and PT at 2 weeks post op.
Thank you again for such an informative video 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Hurt my knee in a road accident, grade two posterior horn meniscus tear, unable to fold my leg, wondering should go for aurthoscopy or not, in longer run does it hurt, 24 y old
I had meniscus surgery on July 17th, 2023. I'm planning to return to work on August 14th. After surgery, my knee was very swollen, and it was so heavy to lift my leg and walk. In a weeks time, I started walking better. My knee felt stiff week 2. I was walking with a cane . I'm now into week 4 about to return to work. I have a bit of a pinch nerve in my back or a back strain 😢 because of the muscle over working to walk. But now I'm walking without a cane, a tenderness in my knee . I'm hoping all goes well with work
Hi, it seems it is been 2 months for you not since surgery, are you back to normal or do you still have pain? Appreciate the feedback.
Did you have it repaired or removed?
I have done my surgery, I had the damaged tissue removed, things went smoothly and thankfully no pain
How are you months later. I have mine this week.
Trisha today I am doing fine, there are sometimes where I feel some pressure. But it took me months before I could sit on my knees without feeling any pain
@@hashemhashem1983 sir
How are you now..hope your feeling good now without pain any day
@@hashemhashem1983, did you get it in BJJ? How long did it take you to start rolling again?
@@luiscruz9738 to be honest, I had my surgery on January 2020, then after 2 - 3 weeks I started doing body training like aerobics, and staying away from exercises that could add pressure on the knee.
I was told that I needed 3-6 months top off BJJ, however with the Covid-19 and the lockdown I returned back in September when we were allowed to do Jiu Jitsu again
I had surgery for what the dr called a complex tear about 2 weeks ago. Still some swelling and tightness in knee I’ll probably be looking at 4-6 weeks before I feel confident enough to go back to work. I’m an operator in an oil refinery and work 12 hr shifts
Hi please update me if you can and good luck x
I will have surgery soon
@@ru2253 I am returning to work next week so I was out about 5weeks total. Knee has minor swelling I’m treating with ibuprofen and cold pack but i pretty much am back to normal. Still not 100% strength return but it’s good enough for me to return to work. I didn’t do any Physical Therapy I just did stuff on my own.
@@burke985 thanks for getting back to me and I wish you the best for your recovery!
Hey sir have you repaired or else trimmed the meniscus
@@dextertheoptimist1517 I trimmed mine and knee had been great since fully healing
I had a meniscus tear and had surgery on Monday and today is Friday and there is no way I’m putting weight on my knee!! I’ve been using crutches and wow this was the worse surgery I’ve had. Dr. Gave me 2 months off of work and a month of physical therapy. I was told i would be walking on it a couple days after surgery and NOPE not at all! Would of prepared better if i knew it was this painful
Same thing happened to me
How are you now?
Same thing to me 😔
Exactly, I am in the same position, my recovery has been very slow.
@@ru2253 2 months after I was back to normal. Went back to spin class with no issues. Only thing that bothers me still is the scars still sensitive to touch.
I just had the surgery last Friday and boy can I not put any weight on it. I’m currently on crutches 😢 putting weight on that leg feels uncomfortable almost feel like my knee going to buckle. They also shaved my knee carthlidgte the pain sometimes makes me feel sick to the stomach any advice I would gladly take.
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Friends, would you recommend meniscus arthroscopic surgery as a good option or are there better alternatives? The MRI test shows meniscus degeneration in my both knees, but I am hesitant to do surgery as a good option. Any thoughts plz
My doc said it helped him. I’m having mine done next week. My doc said he can’t guarantee that it will help. I’ve done injections and 4 mo. of Phy Th, ice machine. I’m 63.
Greetings...I had Arthroscopy for Acl reconstruction and Meniscus tear in 2020. Went back to work after 8 months, 2022 Lifted something at work and hurt the knee again,, Intant pain and the leg shrunk. A few weeks later the knee started locking with extreme pain, The MRI shows a Buckle handle tear again. Can I get the Meniscus repaired again or does it have to be cut/ shaved off? I am almost 54 years old.
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Had meniscus surgery on right knee on 2-28-24 and as of 4-3-24 I’m still out of work and now have extreme tightness in my knee and unable to straighten it out
Wondering how you’re doing now. About 5 months out?
PT
Had surgery on 20 April 2018 and could put weight on it right away and the next day i was pretty much without crutches. My goal is to go back to work in the 3rd week of May. I work in a big Army daycare as a Facility Technician, where i have to pick up at least things, that are 40 lb.
this is my first time to have a surgery meniscus tear.i'm kinda scared never in my life have a major surgery.What can i do?
Jenny clark did you have the surgery?. I have mine this week and like you I’m scared as well. 😕
@@pppaaattt4671 how is it going?had muniscus repair 4 days ago
Hello Im going on 8 weeks of my meniscus surgery and haven't been able to go back to work ,I'm a housekeeper and that requires climbing up and down steps and kneeling ,my knee still swells up and it hurts specially at night .
Pain at night here too.
Mark Schiltz how do you feel now months later?. I go for mine this week.
5 weeks after mine....always swollen, have flare ups where knee feels hot. Going for a 20 min walk is uncomfortable. Yeah around 6pm is usually the worst. I'm an HVAC/cooking equipment tech so we have it hard as well.
@@StlCrp29 How is your pain now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? I have my surgery done today so curious? Pls share feedback
How is your pain now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? I have my surgery done today so curious? Pls share feedback
I just got my x-ray and MRI back and what they said is I have torn Meniscus and arthritis I have to have surgery :( I find out Monday when I will have the surgery. bad thing is I am a front desk night auditor so I doubt it will be few days when I go back. Unless they give me a barstool ;)
+Richenda Frazier Good luck!
Richenda Frazier How did the surgery go? How much did it cost?
Yesterday I had a meniscus tear repair on my right knee, how long do I need to wait to exercise that knee after surgery?
Let me know... had the same 4 days ago
Pls let me know I have mine on Saturday
That was helpful. Had a meniscus surgery 10/19/2023, today is 10/21/2023. I took 1 Naproxen yesterday but have not really had any pain and if there is swelling, it's pretty minor. Two arthoscopic holes, they are dry. Basically sitting around, have walked a little bit here and there. Since it was my left knee, I've already driven a little - automatic only requiring my right foot to start and stop. I am 75; play a lot of golf but because of the meniscus tear from some years back, I don't put much leg/knee twists into my drives. I'm on schedule for some PT next week. Everybody is different, but how long before I return to the golf course where I hit 150 yr drives at the most. [ not very far ] with very minimal leg twist.
Everyone is different, but golf is fine for most patients by 6-12 weeks.
Fi had mine done July 11 and still swelled and in a lot of pain. A part of my knee I can't stand to even touch. I also had a bone inside that the dr chiseled down. Have arthritis too not sure if this is the reason for the pain and swelling still.
I had a buckle handle tear on the posterior medial corner meniscus surgery 3 weeks ago. The damage was removed rather than stitched. I am 54 I still find it painful to walk, drive and carry out certain chores. My knee is still swollen despite elevation and using regular ice packs. I work as a support worker which involves, driving, shopping, pushing wheelchairs, household cleaning and personal care. When will I be fit to return to work?
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I am having meniscus tear surgery on Monday. Im concerned about the pain level and blood clotting. I will take as long as i need off from work bc my health and body functions are very important to me
I had my medial meniscus root repair June 14 and I'm still on full extension knee brace and non weight bearing on operated leg. PT after 7 weeks. Recovery is a slow process but I also want my knees for the long haul. I will take my time to go back to work.
Hi, it seems it is been 2 months for you not since surgery, are you back to normal or do you still have pain? Appreciate the feedback.
My surgery was about 4 weeks ago. I went to work after 2 weeks, but I've had swelling after a days work, and pain on the inner left side of my right knee, and below the kneecap by midday. I also tried to lose the crutches, but I guess that was too soon, too. It just seems like it's never going to end.
How are u now can u tell me plzz
So did it go ?
@@HardeepKaur-mo9jx I'm sorry I never saw your question until a second person commented today, 3 years later. Not sure if it will matter now, but I can say that my knees are both in relatively great shape. I had the same surgery on the left knee about 18 months later. Right now, I can walk at least a half mile all at once with no trouble, and I get about 5000 intermittent steps or so per day at work. I have some pain, but it's not very often, and usually when the weather changes, or if I've been walking more than usual. They both feel very stable, most of the time.
@@Ashish-nd3xj Hello friend! Please read the (very late) reply I just left for Hardeep Kaur above. I hope my reply is helpful.
@@nbookworm i am happy for you. How many days did you take to be completely off post surgery and how much time did u take to recover
I had a scope two days before Thanksgiving. Going back to work tmo. I'm glad I had the surgery. Regardless of the studies that say it could lead to arthritis, I was in pain for months already with every step. Limping everywhere. As of 1 week out, I have no pain and very minimal swelling.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Had surgery 10 days ago. I came home with crutches and used them for 2 days. I had absolutely no pain whatsoever after surgery, slightly swelling and I start weight bearing on the 3rd day. Absolutely no pain, I haven't even taken a Tylenol since my surgery. One thing though my knee is very stiff and cannot bend backwards, is this normal though?
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My surgeon gave a stich on my ACL saying it is loose and he tightened it a bit, while doing my meniscus gred 3 tear surgery, is that normal? It's been 3 weeks, and o still can't bend my knee, stiffness, n pain is there.
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I have arthroscopic meniscectomy meniscus root surgery one month ago
So tell me when I can walk without crutches
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My right knee was done 4 years ago and i was walking normally on 4th or 5 th day
I had no pain and felt great
I just did my left knee, my quad (upper knee) is swollen and it doesnt let me use my quad muscles fully and can’t walk normally.
It has been 16 days and its really annoying
I am a handyman and play basketball and havent been playing for almost a year now.
I was walking 10.5-12.5 miles a day before my knee started giving me issues .
Tomorrow they are going to do the work on my meniscus tears and the chunks in between my joint . Hopefully all goes well . The dr said “ If I explore around and find any more issues , you will wake up with a full knee replacement. “
I had surgery last week but finding a lot of soreness and bruising on my calf. I was better the 2nd day of surgery vs how I feel today 😢
How are you feeling now? I have a bucket handle meniscus that needs to be removed.
I’m 14 and had this surgery and I’m on crutches and in a lock brace for 6 weeks and pt 6 weeks
I am 21 and dealt with same, its 2nd week now.
Thank you for this information I got mine today it is helpful
Romila Lal how are you today ?? My surgery is this week and a lil nervous
I had surgery February 23 how long will it takes me my strips came off and tryna bend a lil bit
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I had a meniscus repair Dec. 5,2019. A few weeks out I had a scan done to check for blood clots because I was still using crutches because the paint in my calf was so great I couldn’t bare weight. No clot. It was simply muscular. I could walk normally and do stairs mostly normal just after my first PT session. But. A complication of fluid build up is an issue. My surgeon pulled 45cc’s off and injected a Mac-daddy dose of steroids a week ago. The fluid is still there. It came back within just 2hrs of having it removed. What in the world is going on? Why is this happening? I have searched the internet to no avail. Do you have an explanation? The surgeon looked very serious and concerned but couldn’t offer a reason why. He ordered me to be sedentary at home and said I could go back to work only if I was sedentary there as well-my job is the polar opposite of sitting on my ass. I work on a Med Surg unit of a hospital. What kind of info can you give me to help me understand my situation?
As far as the fluid, I had to read 10 years ago that draining fluid is a joke. Your body will compete and try to produce even more and more fluid once it gets drained. I wish I had more for you. But if anybody wanted to drain any fluid of mine, I would look too natural holistic ways of lymphatic and fluid drainage instead. Look up lymphatic drainage on the internet. I know that's not in your lymph nodes but the lymphatic drainage may help support the Speedy fluid movement. That's just my idea about the first thing that I read about the body making more fluid.
How did it go Lisa
How are you doing now?
Had my acl reconstructed and a bucket shaped meniscus tare that folded back repaired or removed either or i still cant straighten my leg 2 weeks later i dont know if this is normal.
I'm not choosing to operate. I'm only taking rest for 25 days I'm hoping nature will heal injury herself.
I cycle 2-3 a week. Hos soon can I go back to cycling after the surgery?
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Wassup Doc. I had this surgery on the 22nd, they told me I can put weight on it as tolerated after 2 days but my knee felt so dead, my thigh was burning and felt like it was shredding which pushed me to use the meds they gave me. On the 3rd day I had my follow up and they removed my bandages and told me I can stretch it as much as tolerated and walk on it with crutches which I did. On the 6th day I was out of meds and continues trying to work on it but the burning pain my thigh got so bad I would get fevers and feel super nauseous, I was worried so I took a lot easier. On my 9th day I’m still getting super sore but the stretching is started to help the thigh pains a lot, I’m walking with just one crutch on my surgery side because I still feel that funny bone type feeling where my leg just feels dead and I’m scared it would give up on me and I’d fall down. Maybe I didn’t push through the pain enough in the beginning? Maybe that’s why I can’t fully walk on it yet without crutches on my 9th day? I have physical therapy on the 5th next month, hoping they tell me everything is normal enough.
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Feeling your pain😢 I’m in the same boat .. get better soon!
Did you have partial meniscectomy
I’m having an Arthroscopy and meniscectomy on my left knee I have a horizontal torn meniscus at the back of my knee the keyhole surgery is next Wednesday 12th May, I have had physio before the keyhole surgery to see if it will heal on its own but it got worse with the pain and swelling so I stopped, my injury was last October 2nd 2020 I slipped while walking on a rug that was placed on ceramic flooring with no backing I fell on my right side and twisted my left knee it’s been very painful can’t weight bare it’s very painful it swells up when walking, so I hope I will eventually recover from my keyhole surgery and get back to my daily activity’s.
How is your recovery now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? Are you completely out of pain?
I tore the medial meniscus at work in April of 2022. Had surgery in May of 2024. Its been about a week since surgery and I still feel tenderness, a sharp pain as well as localized swelling and knee instability. How long does it usually take for the swelling and local pain to go down as well as my knee feeling stable? Thank you.
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@@DrDavidGeier ok thank you.
Got surgery in 2 days, need to work and go to school and I’m worrying badly. Hope recovery is fast
How is your pain now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? I have my surgery done today so curious? Pls share feedback
Just had surgery yesterday tore meniscus and had to reshape thebone I believe. No swelling this morning, was walking yesterday. Went out to dinner, had a little bit of swelling after that. Put a compression ice pack on it last night and swelling went away. Most uncomfortable part of after the surgery was the pillows under my legs. I instantly had more strength in my knee but i havent had more than 25% strength in my knee for 4-5 years. So far so good!!
+1951dell Good luck!
Hello Doctor, I've had a surgery for discoid meniscus about 6 months ago and i still have trouble trying to run or walk up the stairs (sometimes). Is this common ? or should there be a routine that helps my knee gain strength like earlier. I want to get back to my daily routine of running again but with this pain and instability in one knee, it seems really hard. Thanks in advance.
I had my meniscuse repair surgery 4 months ago. Still im feeling pain and not able to walk smooth.
By the way when your knee fully recovered, hope you are feeling good now
Sashi, how do you now
Hello everyone , I have orthoscopic surgery, now three month but I still in pain ,specifically with I set down bent my knee long . anyone’s can give advice what to do . Dr pls advise what to do . I am frustrated right . pls give me advice what what I need to do . They have exercise.Thank you
Are you ok now
My 12 yrs old boy will have meniscus surgery in 18th october. He is an active Athelete. My biggest fear is "will he be able to fully revored and fully able to back to his performance , 😢😢? " He possibly lost his yrs of muscle strength which he really trained hard for.
He is An Inline skate Athlete by the way
I had meniscus repair and I was told I couldnt put and weight on it for 8 to 10 weeks.. AND was doing PHYSICAL THERAPY TWICE A WEEK STREACHING ONLY..THAT WAS THE WORST 8 TO 10 WEEKS I HAD...ONLY A LITTLE BETTER NOW THAN BEFORE!
That's horrible. Sounds like your surgery didn't go well. Sorry to hear, hope you get better.
Thanks a lot doc.
I had my surgery last Thursday almost 10 days ago. I use the crutches for only one day after that I was able to walk by my own. On the fourth day I went to the gym. - of course no leg exercise -
The pain to me was maybe two or three out of 10.
I started swimming with no pain at all and I can walk about 8 to 10 km a day now.
I still cannot bend my leg all the way. But I hope in the next few coming days I'll start going to the gym with a light exercise to my legs.
Abdul how did the recovery go. How are you now
Wow! 7 weeks out and still in pain:(
Hi on May 17 2022. I had knee surgery. I had torn meniscus and cartridge flipped off bone. I'm in rehab now. I'm back in gym doing excerises I'm told do. Not back at work soon. I should be back soon.
Hi doc. I had a partial meniscutomy surgery and i did MR after the surgery and it looks exactly same as before surgery. I am totally dissapointed from this result. My VMO became smaller and now i have pattella feomral pain. Do you advice me to do another surgery, will this pain go ?
I am active and 26 used to play football.
My doctor told me complex meniscus tear. Only option is arthroscopy surgery. Tired of watching those videos. No need for surgery. It’s been 3 months now still has the pain tolerable to me. But I decided to go or it will get worsen. Have my scheduled October
Had my meniscus surgery on 12 /6/17, had a bucket tear on the lateral left leg, plus the ortho cleaned the knee cap and removed some particles, I could place weight on it the next day but tried to a avoid it till the following day,, it's been 3 weeks and getting better, I have been bycling to loosen it up, get the stiffness out of the knee, the stationary bike with the adjustable seat is working for me, plus stretching it,
Don't overdo the stretching, if it hurts stop, by the end of the day the knee is swollen a little, so I ice it every night
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Dr i am 18 years old ,what is the time period for me to recover and in how many days i can active in sports
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Had surgery 4 weeks ago. Going through Physical therapy 3 times a week. Really sore and still somewhat unbalanced. Have to cut back on therapy routine. Don't know when we can manage to get back to a mechanic's work.
I had a meniscus tear in my right knee a few years ago and had to have surgery. I was back at work in two weeks with no restrictions. My left knee is now giving me problems. My doctor ordered an X-ray and that came back fine,so they did an MRI and I will go to a surgeon to know the results of that. Not really sure it’s my meniscus though. The pain is completely different. This knee seems to be fine until I’m on it for an extended amount of time and the it feels like it swells up and it gets really hard to bend it. Any ideas on what it might be??? I’m really concerned
I’m a coal miner and walk on uneven ground how long will I be able to go back and feel ok without fear of re tearing it
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I’ll be having to 4th meniscus surgery dec 19th or 19 haha. Meniscus recovery is pretty straightforward. It’s just annoying being the moment you stand it just keeps swallowing up until it’s better. I am a little worried because my I’ll be relying on you left leg that also has a meniscus tear and dislocations. I’ll be getting my surgery to fix the left knee in June.
Why some surgeries you guys do two holes or three holes in the knee?
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Hi Doctor I just had Meniscus repair and able to stand abd walk lightly after surgery.. Do you have video on rehab exercise?
How long will it take to recover, means can do daily walk, if it take medial meniscus fracture grade II, arthroscopy surgery
Thank you for the info I was so worried!
Had a surgery about month ago. First 2 weeks is with crutches. Its getting better after 5 weeks. Had injection of hyaluronic acid at the 6th weeks. One more week before getting back to work as a opertion theatre staff..
I am getting a coplex tear maniscus clean up .How long will it take me to weight bear and get back to Normal activities.Right now before surgery im healed doing great .so rather scared to do the complex tear clean up .
What is life like after a meniscus transplant? This was recommended to me by my doctor and currently awaiting the meniscus. Is soccer something I can return to? I am 28.
I work in a lumber yard. I walk all day. I have a torn in my meniscus I repairing for surgery after surgery when should I return to work
I really like the way how the Dr. Orthopedic explain the process
I drive cars for a living. When can I get back to driving
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Almost 48 hrs post op for meniscus removal, not repaired. Using cane instead of crutches. Been up and down stairs with alot of help from cane and railing. Pain is about 6-7. Took one dose of 5mg of oxycodone and it did very little. Naproxen is working better. Wearing compression device on opposite leg to prevent clots, wear it as much as possible. Today i will remove bandaged and wrap knee in plastic to shower.
How is your pain now? I have my surgery done today so curious? Did you go to physical therapy Pls share feedback
I had a partial lateral menisectomy six months ago and my knee still gets swollen and sour when I stand for a long time, which is part of my life as a neurological surgeon in training..it took my whole 10 weeks to get back to work..I thank you for your interesting videos
I'm glad the videos are helpful, Mohamed!
How are you now Muhammad
Have you fully recovered since surgery?
@@welcomehome11thank you for ur question. Yes, I recovered fully and I don't regret havening had the surgery at all! It just took more than "usual"
I had knee surgery two months ago. I was diagnosed with meniscus tear along with that surgeon said my cartilage is damaged and problem may persist. It was getting batter until last week when pain started again and kept getting worst. Knee is swelled and sour. At the back side of knee there is a pop out and creaking sound all the time. Pls suggest wt should I do
How are you now?
10 days after still can't walk normal?
How is your recovery now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? Are you completely out of pain?
I m suffering knee pain for last 2 and 1/2months. X-ray did nt mention any injury. Ortho says it is oa and meinscus strain due to over walking and climbing
Gradient. 10 days physio gv pain relief but still suffering from knee twisting drag feet and cn v little 10 min or so. Ortho says surgery nt reqd. I feel handicapped.i m 63 yr 63 inch it 78 kg male. Any advise. Regards
I had my partial medial minisectomy two weeks back and could able to walk with full load just after an hour after surgery. I have started walking around my house daily twice and a very little discomfort is there in the knee due to inflammation in the knee and my doctor has said it will take 6 weeks time for complete healing. So far I am satisfied.
Did u do physical therapy ?
Pankaj how are you
manisectomy ruined your knee sadly
@@elaalas3221 cus it'll result in early arthritis as the cushion isn't there. meniscus repair is the way to go or physicial therapy, prp treatment etc
How is your pain now? Did you have partial meniscectomy? I have my surgery done today so curious? Pls share feedback
My doctor wants me to stay using my crutches for 6 weeks after my maniscus surgery I am not sure why so long I am already able to walk along with my crutches the same day after surgery?
I go get surgery july 11th. I'll be back to update on the progess to see if that helps anybody. My surgeon says I'll take 2 weeks on crunches but after I should be fine. We shall see 😊
Good luck!
I had mine 8 days ago had a tare and spurs and two floaters can walk and do some stairs but not a lot but improvement every day h