Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Radial tears in the meniscus occur in an area without blood supply, making them hard to heal without surgery.Flap tears can cause the knee to ...

Meniscus tears are the most frequently treated knee injuries. Without surgery, recovery will take about 6 to 8 weeks, though this can vary. The time of recovery varies depending on: the type and ...