how long does it take a meniscus repair to heal
The meniscus tear recovery time without surgery is about 6 weeks and the meniscus tear recovery time after surgery is somewhere between 1 and 3 mounths. Also, a recent study shows that after 1 year there is no significant diference between surgery and physical therapy.
Most patients need a minimum of 4 weeks recovery following surgery to repair a meniscus tear, according to WebMD. Surgeons often recommend 2 weeks of immobilization following surgery, then 2 weeks of limited motion before returning to normal activity. Continue Reading.