What to Expect From Arthroscopic Surgery
The use of arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint illnesses and injury has been a tremendous improvement in the field of orthopedic surgery. With arthroscopy, an orthopedic surgeon can get an inside view of a damaged or diseased joint and make a quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. This technique causes a minimum of trauma; however, it is important to bear in mind that it will take time and effort to recover from any surgery. The amount of time and effort it takes is greatly influenced by the degree of damage or disease your joint(s) have suffered.
For example, if you have injured your knee(s) through hard use, like jogging, there will probably be a lot of damage to repair. Your articular cushion - the weight bearing part of your knee - may be badly degraded. If this is the case, you may never regain full use of the knee. After your surgery, you will surely need to limit your exercise regimen to low-impact choices.
You can speed your recovery time by following your doctors orders to the letter. Following your physical therapy routine exactly will help your knee to recover quickly and efficiently.
Another thing that will have an impact on the outcome of your surgery is your physical condition. People who are in better condition to begin with, recover more quickly. So you can see that it is not realistic to compare your recovery to that of a professional athlete, even if you have the same knee injury. The athlete will surely recover more quickly because his or her knee muscles will probably be in better condition.
Understand that, even if you have been a fairly serious athlete prior to your injury, it will be necessary for you to modify your fitness program to avoid re-injury.
Expect to devote 4-6 weeks to your complete recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery. While you should be able to get back to your day-to-day tasks pretty quickly, understand that returning to your exercise program will take time and modification.
Click here for more on recovering from knee arthroscopy .
If you are a manual laborer, it would probably be wise to take a complete break from your job until your knee is completely recovered. If you work in an office, you may be able to return to work in fairly short order.
You Will Usually Experience Quick Recovery With Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy has gained popularity rapidly as the procedure of choice when dealing with damaged and diseased knees. The reason for this is that recovery is quick and relatively painless. Nonetheless, any surgery - even that done through very small incisions with very small instruments - will take a bit of time to get over.
A study published in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, dated January 2008 was the first to document the average time it took a group of knee arthroscopy patients to recover. The results of the study showed that 80% of knee arthroscopy patients can resume light activity such as walking and yard work in as little as a weeks time following surgery.
The leading author of this study (and director of the Taos Orthopedic Institute in New Mexico) Dr. James Lubowitz, says that this study gives the only truly definitive answer to the most frequently asked question regarding arthroscopy. That question is, When can I get back to my life? - 17268
For example, if you have injured your knee(s) through hard use, like jogging, there will probably be a lot of damage to repair. Your articular cushion - the weight bearing part of your knee - may be badly degraded. If this is the case, you may never regain full use of the knee. After your surgery, you will surely need to limit your exercise regimen to low-impact choices.
You can speed your recovery time by following your doctors orders to the letter. Following your physical therapy routine exactly will help your knee to recover quickly and efficiently.
Another thing that will have an impact on the outcome of your surgery is your physical condition. People who are in better condition to begin with, recover more quickly. So you can see that it is not realistic to compare your recovery to that of a professional athlete, even if you have the same knee injury. The athlete will surely recover more quickly because his or her knee muscles will probably be in better condition.
Understand that, even if you have been a fairly serious athlete prior to your injury, it will be necessary for you to modify your fitness program to avoid re-injury.
Expect to devote 4-6 weeks to your complete recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery. While you should be able to get back to your day-to-day tasks pretty quickly, understand that returning to your exercise program will take time and modification.
Click here for more on recovering from knee arthroscopy .
If you are a manual laborer, it would probably be wise to take a complete break from your job until your knee is completely recovered. If you work in an office, you may be able to return to work in fairly short order.
You Will Usually Experience Quick Recovery With Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy has gained popularity rapidly as the procedure of choice when dealing with damaged and diseased knees. The reason for this is that recovery is quick and relatively painless. Nonetheless, any surgery - even that done through very small incisions with very small instruments - will take a bit of time to get over.
A study published in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, dated January 2008 was the first to document the average time it took a group of knee arthroscopy patients to recover. The results of the study showed that 80% of knee arthroscopy patients can resume light activity such as walking and yard work in as little as a weeks time following surgery.
The leading author of this study (and director of the Taos Orthopedic Institute in New Mexico) Dr. James Lubowitz, says that this study gives the only truly definitive answer to the most frequently asked question regarding arthroscopy. That question is, When can I get back to my life? - 17268
About the Author:
Dr. Edelson is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His clinic, Sports Medicine Oregon, focuses on athletes of all ages. Click here to learn more about Dr. Edelson, Portland Labral Tear Repairs and Shoulder Doctors in Portland.
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