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What is the recovery time after knee meniscus surgery?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Typically 4-6 weeks: Most routine arthroscopic meniscus procedure take about 4-6 weeks for recovery. Usually you are wlaking well within a few days but it usually takes 4-6 weeks to rehab so you can resume activities and sports.

Answered 9/9/2019

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