When do you need an arthroscopy on your knees?

When do you need an arthroscopy on your knees?

An arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery used to diagnose and treat problems with joints. It’s most commonly used on the knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, wrists and hips. Arthroscopy equipment is very small, so only small cuts in the skin are needed.

How long does it take to recover from knee surgery?

Average recovery after knee surgery: four to six weeks. By the week’s end, I was back to work, relying on one crutch. At my first checkup, a full 10 days after surgery, my knee was still the size of a cantaloupe.

When to return to work after knee arthroscopy?

There is very little scarring and, yes, a short recovery. Experts say most people after knee arthroscopy are able to return to desk jobs within a week and to more strenuous activities within a month.

What kind of camera is used for knee arthroscopy?

In knee arthroscopy, a small fiber optic camera is used to look inside the knee and small instruments are inserted to either remove the torn portion of the meniscus or, if possible, to repair it.

What to do about knee pain after arthroscopy?

Adding insult to injury is the fact that almost every patient has had a neighbor or co worker who had the “same” surgery and who was back doing everything in “2 weeks”. I find these patients quite challenging but at the same time extremely thankful when I can make them better, educate them or allay their fears.

When to see a doctor for knee pain?

If a patient had surgery less than 3 months ago I usually find that they are incompletely healed and need more time or maybe more therapy. Those are the easy cases. The trick is to know when things are fine and moving a little slow or if indeed progress has stopped and a problem does exist.

What to do with a failed knee surgery?

Therefore, the first thing that a patient with a “failed surgery” needs to understand is that no 2 surgeries are ever alike. In this manner inaccurate expectations can be addressed early. If a patient had surgery less than 3 months ago I usually find that they are incompletely healed and need more time or maybe more therapy.

Is it worse to have a meniscectomy or an arthroscopy?

I had a right knee arthroscopy 2 weeks ago plus chondroplasty (not sure what this entailed!) and partial medial meniscectomy done. To say I feel worse is an understatement. I have lower back painnow and my knee is very swollen and in constant pain. I had the stiches out and was informed it had been bleeding inside hence the bruising on the leg..