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Had a knee arthroscopy 2 days ago to clean up some torn and flappy meniscus cartilage. I'm completely gobsmacked at just how fast the recovery is these days.
15 years ago in 1994 I had the same knee arthroscopy operation and recall being on crutches for a week or more and unable (or not supposed to) bend leg for 7 days. Full recovery took perhaps 8 weeks.
This time around:
Day 1: Used one crutch for first 12 hours, heavy limp.
Day 2: (today) No crutches needed, walking 75% normal and have 50%+ of knee bend back.
Any medics on here? Has the procedure changed all that much, or is it simply the post-op that's changed?
It's a real bugger mending so fast - was looking forwards to having Mrs goodlife do all the driving over Xmas while I enjoyed the "festive spirit"
15 years ago in 1994 I had the same knee arthroscopy operation and recall being on crutches for a week or more and unable (or not supposed to) bend leg for 7 days. Full recovery took perhaps 8 weeks.
This time around:
Day 1: Used one crutch for first 12 hours, heavy limp.
Day 2: (today) No crutches needed, walking 75% normal and have 50%+ of knee bend back.
Any medics on here? Has the procedure changed all that much, or is it simply the post-op that's changed?
It's a real bugger mending so fast - was looking forwards to having Mrs goodlife do all the driving over Xmas while I enjoyed the "festive spirit"
goodlife said:
Had a knee arthroscopy 2 days ago to clean up some torn and flappy meniscus cartilage. I'm completely gobsmacked at just how fast the recovery is these days.
15 years ago in 1994 I had the same knee arthroscopy operation and recall being on crutches for a week or more and unable (or not supposed to) bend leg for 7 days. Full recovery took perhaps 8 weeks.
This time around:
Day 1: Used one crutch for first 12 hours, heavy limp.
Day 2: (today) No crutches needed, walking 75% normal and have 50%+ of knee bend back.
Any medics on here? Has the procedure changed all that much, or is it simply the post-op that's changed?
It's a real bugger mending so fast - was looking forwards to having Mrs goodlife do all the driving over Xmas while I enjoyed the "festive spirit"
Snap!15 years ago in 1994 I had the same knee arthroscopy operation and recall being on crutches for a week or more and unable (or not supposed to) bend leg for 7 days. Full recovery took perhaps 8 weeks.
This time around:
Day 1: Used one crutch for first 12 hours, heavy limp.
Day 2: (today) No crutches needed, walking 75% normal and have 50%+ of knee bend back.
Any medics on here? Has the procedure changed all that much, or is it simply the post-op that's changed?
It's a real bugger mending so fast - was looking forwards to having Mrs goodlife do all the driving over Xmas while I enjoyed the "festive spirit"
Had one 9 years ago - on crutches for about 2 weeks followed by a long recovery.
Had another 6 weeks ago. Walked out (carefully), was driving after 4 days and now 6 weeks on am just beginning to recommence light training (on physio's direction).
Get well soon, hopefully sooner than you thought!
JimCross said:
HI found it's down to the individual surgeon. My recovery varied from 2 weeks on crutches and a lot of pain to 12 hours on crutches and almost no pain
That's a very worrying indictment. My first one was in the UK by a well known and respected specialist who's written books on orthopeadic surgery (long recovery), then last weeks intervention was in France with a well recommended surgeon (quick recovery). Perhaps it's more to related to the amount of work they need to do once inside? Any surgeons on here to comment?
Had a knee Arthroscopy+partial meniscectomy on new years eve , came out the same day walked to the car (no crutches) 10min walk, did not drive told no driving for at least one week , walking around the house today without to much pain, but the pain Thursday night and New years day was bad,
did ask the consultant just before the op how long i would be away from my beloved running (sad git I know) he said about 2 weeks, thought that was a bit ambitious, but who knows , let you know in a couple of weeks
did ask the consultant just before the op how long i would be away from my beloved running (sad git I know) he said about 2 weeks, thought that was a bit ambitious, but who knows , let you know in a couple of weeks
alfa phil said:
Had a knee Arthroscopy+partial meniscectomy on new years eve , came out the same day walked to the car (no crutches) 10min walk, did not drive told no driving for at least one week , walking around the house today without to much pain, but the pain Thursday night and New years day was bad,
did ask the consultant just before the op how long i would be away from my beloved running (sad git I know) he said about 2 weeks, thought that was a bit ambitious, but who knows , let you know in a couple of weeks
crikey! that does sound like a short time. I'm about 8 weeks in and still no running. (running is pretty bad for you really, might have to buy a road bike me thinks!)did ask the consultant just before the op how long i would be away from my beloved running (sad git I know) he said about 2 weeks, thought that was a bit ambitious, but who knows , let you know in a couple of weeks
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