Knee Arthroscopy

Description

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the kneejoint. During the procedure, your surgeon will make a very small incision and insert a tiny camera called an arthroscope into yourknee. This allows them to view the inside of the joint on a screen. How long is recovery from arthroscopic knee replacement surgery? It takes up to six weeks for the knee joint to re-establish normal joint fluid after arthroscopic surgery. Because of this, you may not realize the benefits of your surgery for four to six weeks. There is a high degree of variability in recovery times. What can I expect from arthroscopic knee surgery? Your Recovery. Arthroscopy is a way to find problems and do surgery inside a joint without making a large cut (incision). Your doctor put a lighted tube with a tiny camera called an arthroscope, or scope and surgical tools through small incisions in your knee. You will feel tired for several days. Are you awake during arthroscopic knee surgery? Three different types of pain relief (anesthesia) may be used for knee arthroscopy surgery. You will stay awake during your arthroscopic knee surgery. Spinal anesthesia – This is also called regional anesthesia. Painkilling medicine is injected into a space in your spine. Can you walk right after arthroscopic knee surgery? If necessary due to pain, patients may opt to use crutches or a walker for a few days after surgery. Once more comfortable, most people are able to walk with a minimal limp within one or two weeks after surgery. Most patients realize a benefit from arthroscopic knee surgery within 4 to 6 weeks. Are you put to sleep for knee arthroscopy? General Anesthesia: General anesthesia allows you to sleep through the procedure. Regional Anesthesia: This includes epidural and spinal anesthesia. These options are acceptable for most types of knee arthroscopy. They allow patients to remain awake during the procedure.