It takes longer for a meniscus repair to heal than a meniscectomy. Full recovery from meniscus surgery can take anywhere from
six weeks to three months
.
How do I know if my meniscus repair failed?
- Patients older than 40 years of age.
- Delayed treatment.
- Ragged, degenerative and complex tears.
- Full-thickness tear.
- Tears in the inner margin that lack blood supply.
How long will my knee hurt after meniscus surgery?
knee to be swollen, and your foot and ankle may be swollen as well due to gravity. The fluid in your knee often remains there for
at least 4-6 weeks
after surgery until your body can reabsorb it. This fluid will make your knee feel tight or stiff, especially with deep knee bending or squatting.
Will my knee ever be the same after meniscus surgery?
Knee Swelling after Meniscus Surgery
Swelling is an indicator of inflammation, which is part of the normal healing process after surgeries such as a meniscus repair.
It can sometimes persist for a few weeks following meniscal surgery
.
Why does my knee hurt months after meniscus surgery?
Swelling, infection, inadequate rehabilitation, spontaneous osteonecrosis, and arthritis in the joint
are a few of the factors that cause continued knee pain after surgery.
Can a meniscus tear lead to knee replacement?
Conclusions: In patients with knee osteoarthritis
arthroscopic knee surgery with meniscectomy is associated with a three fold increase in the risk for future knee replacement surgery
.
Why is my knee catching after meniscus surgery?
Knee popping after meniscus surgery can occur due to
fluid accumulation, scar tissue, swelling and stretching of the tendon and ligaments, weakened leg muscles, changes in patellar tracking, underlying knee arthritis, unstable meniscus, and inflamed plica
.
How do I know if my meniscus surgery was successful?
If the knee does well and there are no significant symptoms
, then it follows that the tear must have healed up and the repair was successful. If, however, a patient is unlucky enough to develop recurrent symptoms and ongoing problems with the knee, then the assumption is that the attempted repair has failed.
Can a torn meniscus tear again after surgery?
An attempt should be made to preserve meniscal function by repairing tears, but
even after arthroscopic confirmation of stable healing repaired menisci may tear again
. The long-term rate of healing may not be as high as is currently reported.
Is walking good after meniscus surgery?
As this healing occurs, patients progress towards bearing weight, increasing their range of motion, and leaving the knee brace behind. How quickly this progress occurs varies by surgeon, but a typical range is 4-8 weeks. Patients are usually out of the brace and
walking without crutches around 2-3 months
.
What can you not do after meniscus surgery?
Meniscus (cartilage) Repair patients cannot do
twisting, pivoting, squatting, deep knee bends or impact activities
for four months. It is vital that meniscus repair patients do not squat for at least four months after the repair.
Why is meniscus surgery so painful?
That’s where – because a portion of the meniscus has been removed, the bones around the knee joint “see” more stress when you walk and they react by becoming very inflamed and can actually at it’s worse, cause a stress fracture which is quite painful.
Does meniscus grow back?
The part of the meniscus removed does not grow back
, but is replaced by fibrous tissue. There is an increased likelihood of developing osteoarthritis in patients who have undergone complete (total) menisectomy. It is therefore important to leave behind as much of normal meniscus as is possible.
Why does my knee still hurt 1 year after meniscus surgery?
A possible cause for knee pain 1 year after meniscus surgery would be
a re-tear of the meniscus
. Realize that, as discussed above, the torn part of your meniscus was removed. That means that the remaining meniscus is smaller, but still taking the same pressure.
How long does it take to fully recover from arthroscopic knee surgery?
It may take
4-5 months
for full healing. The patient should be able to bear weight on the knee while standing or walking, immediately after surgery. Crutches will be necessary for 2-7 days after surgery. Rehabilitation to gain full ROM should occur within 1-2 weeks.
Will walking on a torn meniscus make it worse?
Can you walk on a torn meniscus?
Whether you can walk on a torn meniscus will depend on the injury’s location and severity
— and perhaps also your own personal tolerance for pain. A slight tear might not feel so bad to you. You may very well be able to stand and walk on a leg that has a torn meniscus in the knee.
Is torn meniscus surgery worth it?
Surgery to repair tears in the meniscus relieves symptoms 85% of the time. That means that of 100 people who have this surgery, 85 have relief from pain and can use their knee normally, while 15 do not.
Surgery to repair tears may reduce the risk of long-term joint problems
.
Can a meniscus tear twice?
A re-torn meniscus can occur from a fall, traumatic event or degeneration
. Revision meniscus repair surgeon, Dr. Matthew Provencher provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients in Vail who have re-torn their meniscus. Contact Dr.
Why hasn’t my meniscus tear healed?
“Most meniscus tears are not repairable
because of the pattern of the tear
. Only the outer third of the meniscus has a blood supply and will heal reliably,” said Joshua J. Christensen, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute.
