Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long is an acl, mcl, and meniscus surgery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: This depends on several factors such as type of graft used and whether the meniscus is repaired versus debrided. On average the surgery is 1.5 to 2 hours.
Answered 12/17/2016
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is is it better to get surgery sooner or after some physical therapy for a torn acl/mcl and meniscus?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
3 weeks post full ACL/MCL tears with meniscus damage as well. How long should i wait before surgery? Swelling has subsided lots and Im very strict with doing my Physio as well as extra leg work. How long should this keep me in bad pain Post-surgery?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I sprained my acl, meniscus, and mcl all at once. How long of a recovery time is that?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Nwb 4 how long approx or not at all?After ACL recon, MCL repair, medial and lateral meniscus repair. Just approx i know everyone is different. Thanks
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Surgery 2 days ago, acl,mcl,meniscus,all,mpfl. When will pain subside? Excruciating when rising/lowering to go bathroom. Searing pain on crutches.
How come I can't bear weight on my leg even with crutches 5 days after an acl/mcl/meniscus surgery?
Im 45, complete tear in my ACL partial tear in my MCL and meniscus, waiting for surgery , to know what is the recovery time after surgery n do i need ?
I torn my acl, meniscus, and sprained my mcl. Will i be able to do gymnastics again without reconstructive surgery?
I tore my mcl, ACL and meniscus in jan and now im starting therapy to bend my knee will i be able to fully bend it again before surgery?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
