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   How is a meniscus tear treated?

   • The surgeon uses the arthroscope to look at the tear and decide what surgical technique to perform: Meniscus repair: The surgeon sews torn pieces of cartilage back together so they can heal on their own. However, because of tear type and blood supply, less than 10%of tears are actually repairable.

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   Can a meniscus tear be repaired?

   • Meniscus repair: The surgeon sews torn pieces of cartilage back together so they can heal on their own. However, because of tear type and blood supply, less than 10%of tears are actually repairable. Partial meniscectomy: The surgeon trims and removes the damaged cartilage and leaves healthy meniscus tissue in place.

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   How long does it take to repair a torn meniscus?

   • If you have surgery to repair your meniscus, it may take more like 3 months. Physical therapy (PT) can be useful for a torn meniscus whether or not you have surgery. Find out when it helps, what to expect, and how long you’ll need to do it for.

   Physical Therapy (PT) and Exercises for a Meniscus Tear Rehab - WebMD

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2. www.webmd.com › pain-management › knee-painMeniscus Tear Repair Surgery: What To Expect & Recovery Time

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   Jun 5, 2023 · If you have a partial or total meniscectomy, you can expect your recovery to take about a month. If your meniscus was repaired, it may take as long as 3 months.

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3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › treatmentsMeniscus Surgery: Who Needs It, What to Expect Before & After

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   • What Happens Before Torn Meniscus Surgery?
   • What Happens During Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery?
   • What Happens After Meniscus Repair Or Meniscectomy?

   If you and your surgeon decide to move forward with surgery for a torn meniscus, you may have some tests in advance. For example, blood tests, electrocardiogram (EKG)and chest X-ray can help determine whether you are healthy enough for surgery. (If you are relatively healthy, these tests are usually not needed.) Someone from the anesthesia team wil...

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   The most common procedure for a torn meniscus is knee arthroscopy. It usually takes less than an hour. First, you receive anesthesia. The surgical team cleans the skin on your knee and covers the rest of your leg with a surgical drape. The team might place a clamp on your upper thigh to help with positioning during surgery. The surgeon makes a few ...

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   Most people who have meniscus repair or meniscectomy don’t need to stay overnight at the hospital. You’ll wait in a recovery room for the anesthesia to wear off. When you are ready to leave, somebody else will need to drive you home.

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4. www.massgeneral.org › assets › mghRehabilitation Protocol for Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair

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   Many different factors influence the post-operative meniscal repair rehabilitation outcomes, including type and location of the meniscal tear and repair. Consider taking a more conservative approach to range of motion, weight bearing, and rehab progression with more complex tears or all-inside meniscal repairs.

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     According to ESPN, an MRI revealed that Djokovic tore the meniscus in his right knee during his match against Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. He will reportedly need surgery to repair the tear, and the recovery time means he may not be ready for Wimbledon in early July.

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6. www.sportsmd.com › 2021/06/10 › recovery-time-forWhat is the Recovery Time for Meniscus Tear Surgery? - SportsMD

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   Jun 10, 2021 · Recovery time for meniscus tear surgery can go anywhere from 3-6 months after surgery. There are multiple types of procedures, including meniscus removal or meniscectomy, meniscus repair surgery or, in rare cases, meniscus replacement.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › tornTorn meniscus - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 6, 2022 · Surgery. If your knee remains painful despite rehabilitative therapy or if your knee locks, your doctor might recommend surgery. It's sometimes possible to repair a torn meniscus, especially in children and younger adults. If the tear can't be repaired, the meniscus might be surgically trimmed, possibly through tiny incisions using an arthroscope.

8. healthy.kaiserpermanente.org › health-wellnessMeniscus Surgery: Recovery Time | Kaiser Permanente

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   Surgery to repair a torn meniscus involves rehabilitation. But rehab varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, and your doctor's preference. In general, meniscus surgery is followed by a period of rest, walking, and selected exercises.