How long does it take to recover from arthroscopy surgery?

Answer 1

"This depends on the procedure being performed, but in the case of arthroscopic meniscectomy, which is the commonest procedure, you will generally be able to walk unaided the same day. Your doctor will recommend that you take at least four to five days off work. The time needed will depend on the type of work that you do, and people with physically demanding jobs may be advised to take a minimum of two weeks off work.

Although it depends on your injury and the type of surgery being performed, you should start to feel better within a couple of weeks and may be able to participate in certain sporting activities (eg, going to the gymnasium) approximately a month or so after the operation. It could, however take several months before you are able to train fully or as you would normally. Your doctor will again advise you on details of this."

Answer 2

depends on what you did to it, could take up to a month to start being physical again or up to 8 months really. if you do too much on it, you can re-injure yourself and have to wait even longer. take it easy.

Answer 3

This depends on the procedure being performed, but in the case of arthroscopic meniscectomy, which is the commonest procedure, you will generally be able to walk unaided the same day. Your doctor will recommend that you take at least four to five days off work. The time needed will depend on the type of work that you do, and people with physically demanding jobs may be advised to take a minimum of two weeks off work.

Answer 4

I had mine done October 12th 2010 and it's still painful for me to this day, can't run, bend fully, hurts to keep it bent, clicks, etc. Depends how long you've had the injury before surgery, I had mine for about 2 years and they said it can be 3months-1 year before I feel better. Everyones different.

Answer 5

It can really vary. Most doctors who perform this surgery say you will see gradual but steady improvement over a period of about six weeks; but it may take as long as three to four months (for some people, even longer) before the swelling fully goes away and you feel totally comfortable with your new knee.

Answer 6

The amount of time it takes to recover from arthroscopic knee surgery varies from patient to patient. Some people are able to return to normal activities within a week, while others take up to 6 weeks.

Generally it takes 6-8 weeks to make a full recovery from Arthroscopic knee surgery. It may take longer if you don't follow the doctors orders.

Answer 7

It takes a while don't worry they put you to sleep