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How long will it take to recover from a torn cartilage surgery of the knee?

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Dr. Jack Farr answered

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Recovery variable: As you used the word "torn", i assume you mean meniscal cartilage. There ate two basic treatments: repair and partial meniscectomy. Repairs require time to heal and each type of tear repair has a unique time to heal . Partial excision only requires time for the joint to heal that is dependent on patient age, alignment, weight, muscle development and if any arthritis is present.

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Answered 3/12/2015

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A member asked:

How long will it take to recover from a torn cartilage surgery of the knee?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jack Farr answered

Dr Chimenti agreed

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