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I had a meniscectomy and mcl reconstruct on thur. in a brace at 0 & am allowed weight bearing on crutches how long will i need immobilizer on?
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? : You should discuss this with your surgeon but generally it is a few weeks with some range of motion fairly early best of luck.
Answered 8/31/2013
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