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How long does it take to recover from meniscus removal and patella cartilage repair?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

See below: Most of my arthroscopic patients with menisectomy and patella chondroplasty are walking well in a few days and back to sports in 4-6 weeks.

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Answered 4/9/2015

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Cartilage/meniscus: It depends how much was torn & how it was repaired. In general, 6 weeks.

Answered 12/6/2012

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