Bones/Joints And Sports Injuries

In most cases, you will be able to return home on the day of the procedure. You will need a companion to drive you home, particularly if general anesthesia has been used. In some cases, an overnight hospital stay will be required. Incision care. The portal incisions are so small that they are not always […]

Arthroscopy is able to deal effectively with a number of problems in the knee joint, including: Meniscal injury Ligament injury Loose bodies within the knee Chondromalacia of the patella Osteoarthritis You will most likely have an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan, which clearly will show the problem affecting your knee. MRI Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

The time it takes for a return to unlimited activities will depend on: The original problem The procedure that was performed The repair that was made The individual patient Usually, at least six weeks of recovery time are required. In general, activities will be limited and gradually increased until the range-of-motion and strength in the

Arthroscopic surgery is generally done on an outpatient basis, allowing you to go home a few hours after surgery. However, following ACL reconstruction, you may stay in the hospital an extra day. Preparing for arthroscopy The operation Preparing For Arthroscopy Depending on your age, certain preoperative tests will be arranged, such as blood tests, urine

Here are some frequently asked questions related to arthroscopy of the shoulder. Q: I don’t recall injuring my shoulder. Why is it so painful? A: Shoulder pain arises from the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) more often than from the bones. You need not have injured your shoulder. Pain can be caused by inflammation of the

You will usually have recovered enough to be driven home a few hours after the surgery. You may or may not be allowed to put weight on your knee immediately after surgery, depending on what was done to your knee. A physical therapist will help you get mobile with crutches before going home. Expect some

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to arthroscopy of the shoulder. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can be used to repair injuries to the shoulder with less pain and a shorter recovery time than that required for open surgical repair. It also causes much less scarring. Shoulder

As your leg strengthens in the days after surgery, you will begin formal physical therapy using specialized equipment and working under the supervision of a physical therapist. The aim is to improve the strength of the muscles as well as the range of motion of the knee by working the muscles against varying degrees of

Recovery time will depend on the procedure performed. If a partially torn meniscus was removed – You should be back to full activities within four to six weeks. If a partially torn meniscus was repaired – You should expect four to six months until full recovery. If you had an ACL reconstruction – You should commit to an

Return to work will depend on your job and the procedure that was done. Generally: If you have a desk job, you could return to work within one week. Try to keep your foot elevated initially to prevent swelling. Get up for a short walk at least every hour for the first few weeks. If you

Here are some frequently asked questions related to arthroscopy of the knee. Q: What types of knee problems can arthroscopy help? A: Arthroscopy may help relieve problems of persistent pain, catching, or swelling in your knee due to meniscal tears, cruciate ligament injuries or loose bodies in the knee. Q: Why is my knee prone to injury? A: There

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to arthroscopy of the knee. Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows an orthopedic surgeon to see and operate inside a joint using a device called an arthroscope. The arthroscope is inserted through small incisions in the skin and has a tiny camera at