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An Inside Look at My Knee Recovery | Recovery Time w/ Zac Efron

I cant wait to walk normal again, Dr. Mamans got me on the best physical therapy which includes naps and shake weights I guess...

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Unless the torn meniscus has locked the knee, many people with a torn meniscus can walk, stand, sit, and sleep without pain. Other people find that the torn meniscus prevents them from participating comfortably in their usual daily activities.
Kawhi Leonard averaged 34.5 ppg in his 2 playoff games with the Clippers in 2023. Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has a meniscus tear in his right knee, although his surgically repaired right ACL is intact.
The professional athlete's agility may seem effortless, yet jumping, sprinting and swerving can lead to a torn meniscus. You have likely heard of a meniscus tear in the news when a player suffers a knee injury. A serious meniscus tear can end a professional career.
Most people who tear a meniscus can return to full activity. If you have surgery to repair a torn meniscus, your knee should be fully recovered after a few months of physical therapy. If you have surgery to remove all or part of your meniscus, you may be at a higher risk of developing arthritis down the road.
You should wait six weeks before taking a short haul flight (under six hours) and 12 weeks before taking a long-haul flight. The recovery time for meniscus surgery depends on the type of surgery you had. It takes longer for a meniscus repair than a meniscectomy.