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Im 19 and tore my meniscus a year ago. i'm doing arthroscopy , how long til i can return to work? i bike 10-20 miles a week. and work at a kennel
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Meniscus tear: Probably 2-3 weeks if significant pivot. & twist required at work. If it is a meniscal repair may take a little longer.
Answered 7/27/2019
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Expect 2 weeks: If you have the meniscus shaved you'll have a quick recovery. If you have an injury that can be repaired you'll have a better long-term outcome but a much slower recovery. A repair will keep you off your feet for a couple of weeks and then a few more weeks of getting back to full activity.
Answered 7/27/2019
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