Recovery time after minimally invasive arthroscopic knee surgery depends on the type of surgery and cannot be generalized; meniscus repair surgery usually takes 1 to 2 months and cruciate ligament repair surgery usually takes 2 to 3 months.
If the arthroscopic surgery is a ligament reconstruction surgery, such as anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction of the knee, it will take about 3 months to fully recover, and in some cases, it may take up to 6 months to actually return to normal sports. If the meniscus is partially removed by arthroscopic surgery and there is no underlying osteoarthrosis, recovery usually occurs within 1-2 months.
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that is less invasive and provides a faster recovery than traditional surgery. In the event of knee trauma, it is recommended that a complete physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging be performed to clarify the specifics of the injury before taking corresponding treatment measures.
In the early stage after knee arthroscopy, you need to rest and take professional care of the wound under the doctor’s guidance to avoid wound infection.