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How long does it take to recover from meniscus removal and patella cartilage repair?
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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.
Answered 4/9/2015
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Cartilage/meniscus: It depends how much was torn & how it was repaired. In general, 6 weeks.
Answered 12/6/2012
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