If the meniscus is partially removed and no meniscus suture is performed, patients can walk normally 3 months after the operation.
Patients with partial meniscectomy can start to bear weight on the ground on the first day after the operation, and can walk normally 3 months after the operation. However, it should be noted that deep squatting, mountain climbing, frequent walking up and down the stairs, walking with heavy weights, and cross-legged movements should be avoided after the operation, which will further aggravate the degeneration of the joints.
In order to have a better recovery, patients after partial meniscectomy can perform some functional rehabilitation of the knee joint, such as strengthening the quadriceps muscle strength through weight-bearing straight leg raise, active flexion and extension activities to ensure that the joint movement, which can help patients to return to normal walking.
Patients after partial meniscectomy can consult the attending surgeon for specific walking time.