How long does it take for cartilage injury to recover?

Cartilage injury takes about 3 to 4 months to recover gradually. Since cartilage injury can be divided into different parts, the recovery status and time of different parts may vary. Moreover, the degree of stubborn injury varies from person to person. Some people have severe conditions, while others have only minor injuries, so there are definitely differences in recovery time.

For minor cartilage injuries, if it is only minor softening and mild wear of the cartilage, it can usually recover significantly within 4 to 5 weeks. However, it is important to pay attention to daily care. After cartilage injury, it is necessary to reduce local activities.

For severe cartilage injuries, some people may have more severe cartilage injuries, such as trauma caused by external force, leading to cartilage rupture and shedding. This situation cannot be improved by general daily care, and some may require surgical treatment. Therefore, the recovery time may be slower, requiring 8 to 10 weeks for gradual recovery.

For severe internal cartilage injuries of joints, such as osteoarthritis, it takes 3 to 4 months for the symptoms to gradually recover. However, regardless of whether the injury is minor or severe, post-injury life care is very important, including reducing exercise and impact on the affected area, and strengthening nutritional supplementation.