Mark R Hamlet FRCS (orth)

shoulder and knee specialist orthopaedic surgeon
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ACL reconstruction
Cartilage(Meniscal)Tears
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Total knee replacement
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Time off work after Knee Surgery
This will vary greatly depending on your pre operative level of fitness, the type of operation performed and the particular work you do. The following is therefore only a rough guideline.

 Total Knee Replacement

Up to 5 day stay in hospital

6 weeks before driving

6 weeks may return to light duties

12 weeks return to heavy duties

1 year before full recovery

 

Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

up to 2 day stay in hospital

2 to 6 weeks before driving

 Meniscectomy (cartilage removal)

Day case procedure

1 week return to light work

2 to 6 weeks to heavy work 

Meniscal repair

Day case procedure

may need crutches for 6 weeks

No twisting activities for 3 months

 ACL reconstruction

Day case procedure (sometimes overnight stay)

6 weeks before driving

3 months before heavy work

6 months before return to twisting sports

18 months before full recovery