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    I am having surgery for a meniscal repair, What is my follow-up schedule after the operation?

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  • Mr Vishal Pai

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Vishal is a Melbourne-based orthopaedic knee surgeon dealing with all aspects of elective and trauma conditions of the knee. Common procedures he performs include anterior … View Profile

    Approximately 3-4 weeks of leave from work is required for a desk-based job. You may require a knee brace for up to 6 weeks to help protect the repair. Depending on the pattern of the tear and type of repair performed, you may also be restricted in the amount of weight you can place on the operated leg. In this situation you will be mobilising with crutches.

    2 weeks

    The wound dressings will be removed and the wound will be reviewed to ensure it has healed. The sutures will be removed at this stage.

    8 weeks

    The range of motion in the knee will be assessed. It is expected that you will be able to fully straighten the knee and bend it more than ninety degrees. If you have been prescribed a knee brace, it is usually discarded at this stage.

    4 months

    The knee should have a full range of motion but may have a small amount of residual swelling around it. If things have progressed as expected, this will be your final appointment. Return to sports can be commenced by 4-6 months post-operatively but will depend on the nature of the repair.

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