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A member asked:
How long does knee pain last after arthroscopic sugery i just had one done 8 weeks ago for a torn meniscus?
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Several weeks: It is common for a knee to have some pain for several weeks after surgery. Ask your surgeon as they are in the best position to address your particular situation.
Answered 3/13/2013
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Depends on DJD: Most good quality studies show that short and long term recovery from knee arthroscopy is directly related to the amount of arthritis seen at surgery. Knees with minimal arthritis recover from simple partial menisectomy in 3-4 weeks, those with more advanced arthritis can take up to 8-12 weeks. If longer than 12 weeks, the problem may be the arthritis and not the meniscal tear.
Answered 7/31/2013
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