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Can someone tell me how long will i be on crutches after arthroscopic knee surgery?
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2-3 days: From personal experience probably 2-3 days for an uncomplicated meniscal tear. For a more complicated repair, it depends on the extent on the problem.
Answered 12/10/2013
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