Question 1

what are normal results for an arthroscopy?

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Depends on reason: Arthroscopy is a method of performing surgical procedures. Many joints can be treated arthroscopically. Without knowing the specific joint, the reason for surgery, and the procedure performed, it is impossible to give “normal results.” but, in general, for the right indications, the results of arthroscopic procedures are very good to excellent.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: arthroscopy?

Accepted Answer

Joint Surgery: Arthroscopy is minimally invasive joint surgery, commonly used for the knee & shoulder, but also for the ankle, hip, wrist, elbow and other joints. 
A camera with a fiber optic cable is attached to a video screen placed thru a 1 cm incision and other instruments are introduced thru other small incisions to do the work required.
The small incisions allow for quicker recovery than open surgery.

Question 3

what are some tips and what to expect from an arthroscopy?

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What joint ?: Arthroscopic procedures have become very common and often complicated procedures are done thru multiple small incisions. You really need to talk to your surgeon.

Question 4

what is the main difference orthroscopy and an arthroscopy?

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Arthroscopy: It appears that orthroscopy is a misspelling of the term arthroscopy.  So there is no difference.

Question 5

what are the risks associated with an arthroscopy?

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Minimal: The most common risk factor sited for arthroscopy are infection, bleeding, and damage to veins, arteries, or nerves.  Other risks include acute swelling, and incision pain.  All of these risks are relatively rare and occur at a less than 1% frequency.

Question 6

how long should i be resting  after an arthroscopy?

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Careful activity: Depends on what was done. Slow return to activity with careful range of motion and strengthening. Start about 48h post op.

Question 7

are there any side effects to arthroscopy procedures?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Side effects include the scars of the procedure, which you can see on the skin, but also include the underlying subcutaneous tissue and joint capsule, scarring around the fat pad, which lies just behind the patella tendon, some reactive capsulitis, occasional numbness, especially the lateral (outside) of the knee, and then the side effects of whatever is done, which should include less pain.

Question 8

what to do about hip arthroscopies in both hips didn't work?

Accepted Answer

See another opinion: Have an evaluation by another hip specialist.  Other conditions such as a sports hernia may also contribute/cause your pain.

Question 9

i am about to have arthroscopy on my shoulder in a few weeks. why should i have to wait?

Accepted Answer

Let me try to help: To wait for surgery there are two main reasons. The first one, were you having some health issue they like to clear before they operate. Second the surgery schedule for either the doctor or the operative room is full. Thank you.

Question 10

ihad a arthroscopy a year ago and my kne has locked straight its been like it for a week now, it has happened before but was able to unlock in 4 days?

Accepted Answer

Need to be evaluated: Locking is not normal in any knee.  Locking in extension is more likely a knee cap problem, but could be a torn cartilage.  You should have this evaluated by the surgeon who performed surgery on your knee a year ago.  You may need physical therapy but you may need further surgery.  The surgeon knows what's going on in your knee and would have a better idea of what could be causing your problem.

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