U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 38-year-old member asked:

Is it normal that a year after arthroscopic surgery to repair a meniscus i still have major pain?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jason Rudolph
Dr. Jason Rudolphanswered
30 years experience
Not usually: The pain after a meniscus repair usually resolves within 6 weeks. If the pain is persistent, a further workup may be necessary. Perhaps even a repeat mri.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Kenny Chuu
Dr. Kenny Chuu agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 25-year-old female asked:
Is the MCL checked during an arthroscopic surgery for meniscus repair?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 46-year-old female asked:
My daughter (13 yrs) has a discoid meniscus, will prolotherapy repair the meniscus? Does she need arthroscopic surgery first?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 16-year-old male asked:
I have an arthroscopy surgery to repair my meniscus but the doctor said it was so bad that i can't do sports anymore just swimming, is it possible?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 33-year-old member asked:
How long before I can return to work after arthroscopic knee surgery to repair my meniscus?
4 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
A 22-year-old male asked:
How soon can be i can start pt after meniscus repair arthroscopic surgery. What can I do as exercise, and and diet plan.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Last updated Nov 28, 2017

Found in:

Pain›Surgery

People also asked

I still have swelling in my knee after a arthroscopic knee surgery for a torn meniscus from a year and a half ago. How do I get rid of it? Is it bad?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Had knee arthroscopy for torn meniscus & was trimmed. 7 weeks from surgery still have pain (1-10) about a 5 when I get up from a sitting position for lets say the first 6 steps & then okay. This pain was a 3 before but started walking more. Normal?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Should the swelling be gone? I had arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus 2 weeks ago, and my knee is still swollen at times. Is that something I should be concerned about?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
I am 3 months post-op artroscopic meniscus surgery. I am still having the same exact pain with every step, no achy pain. Is this normal?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
I had a torn meniscus. Treated with arthroscopic surgery. Meniscus related complaints resolved but i now. Have new complaints. Normal?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

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 the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.