80 patients who underwent arthroscopic partial meniscectomy between January 2010 and March 2011 were randomized to undergo arthroscopic meniscectomy with either an inflated (group A) or a deflated tourniquet (group B) to determine if tourniquet use affects rehabilitation. The patients came in for follow-ups 8, 15, 30, and 60 days after the operation. Results displayed that if tourniquet was used for less than 30 minutes during arthroscopic meniscectomy it would not affect postoperative pain, nor would it affect return to light and moderate sport activities.