How long are you out if you tear your meniscus?
Meniscus tears are the most frequently treated knee injuries. Recovery will take about 6 to 8 weeks if your meniscus tear is treated conservatively, without surgery.
Do athletes recover from torn meniscus?
When you have your meniscus shaved or cut to remove a jagged edge, you may be able to return to sports in 7-9 weeks. Most athletes make a full recovery from this procedure and are able to return to their sport.
Can a torn meniscus be repaired?
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. After surgery, you will need to do exercises to increase and maintain knee strength and stability.
Can you play basketball with a partially torn meniscus?
Some people can still walk or even play sports after their meniscus is torn, but may be limited by any of the previously mentioned symptoms. Sometimes a ‘pop’ or ‘snap’ will be heard when the injury occurs. Common Treatment: Meniscus tears do not usually heal.
Is a meniscus tear serious?
Not necessarily. Left untreated, a meniscus tear can limit your daily life and ability to participate in exercise and sports. In serious cases, it can develop into long-term knee problems, like arthritis.
Is walking good for a torn meniscus?
If your doctor has told you that you don’t need surgery to repair your torn meniscus, you may be given the green light to walk. However, you’ll want to be very careful about movements that might worsen the tear or cause you pain. Avoid squatting and pivoting, which are likely to place too much pressure on the knee.
Can you climb stairs with a torn meniscus?
A torn meniscus can prevent normal pain-free motion of the knee and therefore can interfere with the patient’s ability to climb stairs or get in and out of chairs and cars. Sometimes the pain in the knee causes the brain to shut off the quadriceps muscle at the knee and leads to a “giving way” sensation.