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Nwb 4 how long approx or not at all?after acl recon, mcl repair, medial and lateral meniscus repair. just approx i know everyone is different. thanks
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Enough: I personally had those surgeries (spare the mcl) and i was immediately wb... And then had to have my meniscus revised and then did non-wb in full extension for a month and it worked.
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2 weeks: Usually it is non weightbearing for at least 2 weeks, you may need crutches fora litlle longer as you beging putting weight on the leg.
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