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Hi. i have a grade 2 meniscus tear i am having arthroscopic surgery on a friday can i return to work on monday?

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Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

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Depends: It depends on your particular situation. You need to follow the instructions from your surgeon.

Answered 5/14/2015

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Grade 2 Tear: A grade 2 meniscal tear is only noticed on an MRI and general shows intra-meniscal changes without penetration to the surface. There are 2 types: globular and linear. Nearly always asymptomatic. If your MRI indicates a grade 1 or 2 tear, but your symptoms and physical exam are inconsistent with a tear, surgery may not be needed.

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Answered 4/28/2018

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