A member asked:

Can you tell me how long to wait for a meniscus surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: Many factors are involved. Surgery is indicated when significant symptoms are present and the symptoms have not improved to an acceptable level through conservative treatment.

Dr Buechel, Jr. MD agreed

Answered 9/6/2020

5.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Can you tell me how long to wait for a meniscus surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Dr Buechel, Jr. MD agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Could you tell me what happens if i don't get knee surgery for a torn meniscus?

A member asked:

After I had torn meniscus surgery my leg became a little longer, yoga helps but what else can I do?

A member asked:

Can you tell me about surgery for tears involving both medial and lateral meniscus and a baker's cyst?

A member asked:

Doctors can you tell me when should your knee recover from meniscus tear surgery?

A member asked:

Do i expect to have surgery same day as MRI if I have a meniscus tear? Or would I have to wait? I need to figure this out before prom.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

How long can I wait before doing meniscus repair surgery?

Please tell me how long it takes for to recover from meniscus repair surgery?

I have a torn and flipped meniscus. How dangerous would it be to wait 7 weeks to have surgery. I want to finish school. Thanks?

I had meniscus surgery about 5 years ago and the pain still hurts. I run 5k and marathons but can no longer. Any way to get back to normal?

Please tell me how long it takes for to walk after having ACL and meniscus surgery?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?