A member asked:

I tore my acl (complete tear, patella tendon), mcl (minor tear, bioscrews and stitches), and meniscus (had to trim 1/3). how long before i can run?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: It varies somewhat based upon surgical preference, you certainly would want to clear it with your surgeon. all that being said, 12 weeks would be a general time frame in which one could often return to light jogging with those injuries/surgery.

Answered 9/22/2014

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