Returning to work following meniscal tear surgery
Condition | Recommended return to non-manual work | Recommended return to manual work |
Total hip replacement | 6-8 weeks | 12 weeks |
Knee arthroscopy | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
ACL reconstruction | 3-9 months | |
Total knee replacement | 6 weeks (1) | 12 weeks |
Achilles tendon repair | 3 - 6 months (depending on workload) | |
Partial meniscectomy | 1-2 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
Bunionectomy/osteotomy | 2-6 weeks | 12 weeks |
Ingrowing toenail removal of nailbed | 2 weeks | 2 weeks (longer if walking long distances) |
Notes:
- the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients
Reference:
- Samuel AM, Wellwood JMcK. Fitness for work after surgery. In Palmer KT, Cox RAF and Brown I. (Eds) Fitness for Work 4th edn. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2007 pp 467-486
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