Is meniscus surgery major surgery?

Meniscus surgery varies according to the degree of meniscus injury. Overall, it is not considered a major orthopedic surgery, and can be minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.
For meniscus injuries, complete removal of the meniscus is not advocated at present, and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery is mostly adopted. Arthroscopic surgery is less traumatizing, less irritating to the joints, and quicker postoperative recovery. The meniscus with separated edges can be sutured, and the meniscus flap that is easily interlocked and torn can be partially resected, and can be repaired if there are conditions for suturing.
In addition, after meniscus surgery, we should pay attention to rest, regular diet, active quadriceps muscle function exercise timely review, if there is discomfort, timely review.