A great benefit of arthroscopic knee surgery is that most patients are able to walk shortly after the operation. While you can likely expect at least six weeks of recovery time before you can use your knee normally again, you should be able to bend and straighten your knee before you leave the clinic after arthroscopic knee surgery. Depending on how well you are able to bear weight on your knee, the surgeon may recommend or provide crutches for you to help you walk and prevent further injury. If you have any issues with your knee joint, you could benefit from coming to Dr. Paul Dicpinigaitis, MD, for a knee arthroscopy procedure! If this interests you, we welcome you to schedule an appointment through our website or call us during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Monday to Thursday or from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Fridays.