How long after minimally invasive meniscus tear surgery before you can walk normally

How long it takes to walk normally after minimally invasive meniscus tear surgery depends on the surgical method and so on, and cannot be generalized, usually ranging from 1~8 weeks. On the 2nd day after arthroscopic meniscectomy or revision surgery, if there is no obvious pain, you can walk slowly under the external fixation of crutches and knee support, and you can take off the crutches in about 1~2 weeks. Meniscus suture, meniscus without very obvious laceration, wound suture 1~2 stitches. 3~4 days after the operation, can be used crutches and knee support external immobilization, keep the knee joint straight and walk slowly. If the meniscus tear is obvious and the number of sutures is more than 3, 2 weeks after surgery, the patient can walk with weight bearing under the external fixation of crutches and knee support, and can be off crutches in about 6~8 weeks. Patients after meniscus surgery are advised to consult the attending physician in time and walk on the ground gradually under the doctor’s guidance.