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How Long Is Recovery After Knee Arthoscopic Surgery?

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Posted on Fri, 24 Apr 2015
Question: I had fx tibia and fibula with nail and screws. I am waiting for this to heal so I can have total knee replacement. Other knee I. Much more pain. How long do I have to wait for surgery to heal and get other knee fixed? Knee is locking has loose cartilage Nd much osteoarthritis swelling
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Wait for 6 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

It will generally take 6 months for complete bone healing. So it is advisable to wait for 6 months for total knee replacement.

Hope this helps you.

Warm regards.
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How Long Is Recovery After Knee Arthoscopic Surgery?

Brief Answer: Wait for 6 months. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. It will generally take 6 months for complete bone healing. So it is advisable to wait for 6 months for total knee replacement. Hope this helps you. Warm regards.