A 31-year-old member asked:
Is a sports knee brace recommended after meniscus surgery?
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Dr. Aruna Seneviratneanswered
Sports Medicine 28 years experience
Not usually: Bracing after meniscus resection is not used. Bracing after meniscus repair is usually used for 4-6 weeks post operatively to limit flexion to 90 degrees while meniscus heals. After meniscus heals (about 6months), a functional brace for sports is not used.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
If I have medial meniscus surgery will I have a knee brace after surgery?
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Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Possibly or ace : Wrap. Discuss with your ortho. About what to expect after surgery. Take care! http://www.Medicinenet.Com/script/main/mobileart.Asp?Articlekey=103662.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How can you feel after knee meniscus surgery?
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, Jr. MDanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 22 years experience
Sore 1-2 wks: I tell my patients to take it easy for the first 3-4 days, elevate to heart level, ice a lot and limited walking around for the first week so that it doesn't swell early on. Pain can be moderate first week. Generally much better 2nd weeks pretty good by week 3-4. I inject cortisone week 4-6 if not significantly better.
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