I am scheduled for surgery on my medial miniscus. How long was your recovery? How long was your physical therapy? What do I need to know about this surgery before I have it? Any tips on a quick recovery?
2006-07-27 10:09:14 · 2 answers · asked by wjroof 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Length of physical therapy, recovery time, etc really depend on your pre-op status and if there are other co-morbidities involved.
In a normal, healthy adult with no other diagnoses, you should be off crutches in 1-3 days and walking normal. Physical therapy lasts 3-6 weeks and goals are usually to decrease pain and swelling, increase ROM and strength.
Advice for a fast recovery:
- Ice 15 minutes every hour with your leg elevated above your heart level while the knee is still swollen.
- Go to physical therapy. Do your home exercise program religiously. Studies have shown a quicker recovery for this surgery in patients who went to PT than those who did not.
2006-07-30 07:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by realove336 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The surgery wasn't too bad. Make sure you take the pain pills as directed. Don't skip them thinking that you feel OK. The 2ND and 3rd day are the worse. Therapy takes 3 weeks, give or take, depending on how hard you work at it. Prior to surgery ask the anesthesiologist to give you Versed. It is the most wonderful drug for surgery. Good Luck
2006-07-27 17:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by marks3kids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋