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Alpine Physical Therapy
Three Locations
In North, South, and Downtown Missoula
Missoula, MT 59804
Ph: 406-251-2323
Fax: 406-251-2999
Info@AlpinePTmissoula.com






INFORMATION ABOUT:
Ankle
Child Orthopedics
Elbow
Foot
General
Hand
Hip
Knee
Pain Management
Shoulder
Spine - Cervical
Spine - General
Spine - Lumbar
Spine - Thoracic
Wrist

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I had a torn meniscus repaired about six months ago. The knee on that side seems "normal" to me. How do I know when it's fully healed?

We judge this based on the results of studies done after meniscus repair. An arthroscope is used to go inside the knee and take a "second look" after the first operation.

Normal healing takes about six to eight weeks. Full strength comes back in 12 to 18 months. If the patient doesn't want to have an arthroscopy, MRIs can also judge meniscus healing.

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