A 34-year-old member asked:
What can i do to make my torn meniscus heal quicker?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Considineanswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Rest: The best thing you can do is to rest the knee by avoiding high strain activities like running going up stairs and doing recovery exercises. Most of all try to avoid high impact activities with your knees. Recovery may take 6-8 weeks or more depending on the severity. Try things like swimming or biking instead to help your knee recover.
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Dr. Bernard Bach Jranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 43 years experience
Usually don't heal.: Meniscal tears usually do no heal, and require arthroscopic surgery, to take care of the problem.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What could I do to make my torn meniscus heal faster?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ray Holtanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Don't aggravate it.: Anti-inflamatories may help too. Continued heavy weight bearing will aggravate it like sports, especially those with quick lateral movements like tennis.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
What can you do to make a torn meniscus heal fast?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 50 years experience
Follow the steps of: The treatment recommended by your doctor.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
What can be done to make my torn meniscus heal faster?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tariq Niazianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 44 years experience
Heed your orthopod's: Advice strictly, as he'll know the extent of your problem and can best advise you correctly.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 5, 2015
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