meniscus repair question - Knee & Hip Problems Message Board

Jada62 · 09-17-2009, 12:53 PM

how long are down for the count?? I am a widow, low income, have a precious pet lab to care for..and need surgery...i donot want to get it even though the pain is terrible..what can you do or no do ans for how long

BorkedACL · 09-18-2009, 08:31 AM

Generally, they correct meniscus injuries by an arthroscopy. If that is indeed what you are going in for, it is a minor surgery. Depending on how hard you work at rehabilitating it, you may be down for as little as a week. Unfortunately, when you injure your meniscus, there is little you can do besides surgery.

mgast · 09-22-2009, 04:38 PM

Had surgery 6 days ago, was able to get around on walker, keeping weightoff knee for first 4 days. Started walking on it yesterday. I am 65 and have 2 big dogs. I had someone with me for first 4 days and was able to get around pretty well after second day.

Go for it! Just follow Drs instructions to the letter and you should be up and going in a few days. I also will have the same surgery on the other knee in a few weeks. Anything to delay the dreaded replacements!!