How long to rest for meniscus injury

Patients with meniscal injuries usually rest for 6-8 weeks, as follows: First, if the injury is to the anterior or posterior horn of the meniscus, usually rest for about six weeks, and with rehabilitation training, the injury site will be completely healed, even if the arthroscopic surgery suture, the patient can also be weight-bearing in about six weeks, remove the external fixation brace. Second, if the meniscus is injured, even after surgical suturing, it needs to be fixed for 6-8 weeks, and only after eight weeks can the patient walk with weight and resume normal life and work. Regardless of what part of the injury, the patient can not participate in heavy labor or strenuous sports within 3-6 months, otherwise the meniscus injury site will tear again, resulting in serious adverse consequences, affecting the patient’s normal life and sports.