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How Long Does arthroscopic surgery take to recover?
You will probably need about 6 weeks to recover. If your doctor repaired damaged tissue, recovery will take longer. You may have to limit your activity until your knee strength and movement are back to normal. You may also be in a physical rehabilitation (rehab) program.
How long is recovery after arthroscopic meniscus surgery?
Arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus (meniscectomy) It may take 4-5 months for full healing. The patient should be able to bear weight on the knee while standing or walking, immediately after surgery. Crutches will be necessary for 2-7 days after surgery.
What are complications of arthroscopy?
The possible complications following a knee arthroscopy include:
- Infection.
- Thrombophlebitis (clots in a vein)
- Artery damage.
- Excessive bleeding (haemorrhage)
- Allergic reaction to the anaesthesia.
- Nerve damage.
- Numbness at the incision sites.
- Ongoing pain in the calf and foot.
Is arthroscopic surgery painful?
You may need crutches, a splint, or a sling for support as you recover. Arthroscopic surgery usually results in less joint pain and stiffness than open surgery. Recovery also generally takes less time. You’ll have small puncture wounds where the arthroscopic tools went into your body.
How is arthroscopic surgery done?
Arthroscopy (ahr-THROS-kuh-pee) is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. A surgeon inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision — about the size of a buttonhole. The view inside your joint is transmitted to a high-definition video monitor.
Is arthroscopic surgery serious?
Arthroscopy is a very safe procedure and complications are uncommon. Problems may include: Tissue or nerve damage. The placement and movement of the instruments within the joint can damage the joint’s structures.
What you should know about arthroscopy surgery?
Arthroscopy, or arthroscopic surgery, is an orthopedic procedure that examines the joints of the body. It is commonly referred to as a “scope,” as in “I’m going to have my knee scoped.” Instead of using a large incision to inspect the damage to a joint, the procedure uses tiny incisions into which a small camera (arthroscope) is inserted.
What are the benefits of arthroscopic surgery?
One of the tremendous advantages of arthroscopic surgery is the ability to limit damage to the soft-tissues surrounding the joint. Not only are incisions small, but there is minimal damage to muscle, ligaments, and all of the structures that surround the joint.
What is the recovery time for arthroscopic meniscus repair?
If you have arthroscopic surgery to treat your torn meniscus and your job involves sedentary work (mostly sitting), you may be able to return to work one to two weeks after surgery, with full recovery in about four to eight weeks.
Does arthroscopic surgery require a hospital stay?
Your doctor will perform arthroscopic surgery in a hospital or outpatient operating room. That means you can go home the same day. The type of anesthesia you’ll receive depends on the joint and what your surgeon suspects is the problem.