Question 1

i had a knee arthroscopy - when am i able to play golf again?

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2-6 weeks: Depending on the surgery performed, it could be two to six weeks.

Question 2

when can i go back to playing sports after arthroscopy? after my knee arthroscopy, when will i be able to go back to playing soccer?

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Yes: You should be able to return to sports when fully recovered.

Question 3

how long after knee arthroscopy can i start playing basketball?

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Depends: Returning to basketball after a knee scope depends on what was done. The surgeon may not want you bear weight on the knee for 3-6 weeks if certain procedures are done.  Since basketball inolves quite a bit of stress to the knee i would not let my patient return for a minimum of 3 weeks if a simple meniscectomy was performed; more if a meniscal repair, microfracture or other restorative procedure.

Question 4

how long after knee arthroscopy can i start playing football i had the op 9 weeks ago for a torn meniscus?

Accepted Answer

Should ask your M.D.: You should definitely discuss any level of return to play with your surgeon. The answer will depend upon whether the meniscus tear was repaired or simply debrided. Debrided or partially removed meniscal tears usually allow for an earlier return to sports than does a repair.

Question 5

does it hurt to get a knee arthroscopy done?

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Varies: After any surgery there is usually some discomfort associated with swelling and the procedure performed.  Icing, medication as needed and starting physical therapy immediately following the surgery will decrease the discomfort significantly.  If you were in a lot of pain prior to the surgery you will probably find you are in less pain after the 2nd-3rd week post operatively.

Question 6

how long could knee arthroscopy recovery take?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Diagnosis: Arthroscopy is a method used to treat knee problems - a wide variety of procedures can be done 'through the scope' depending on what is seen - from simple 'clean out' of a meniscus tear to meniscus repair to cartilage healing procedures.  The recovery can be from a week or so to many months.  Ask your surgeon exactly what the plan is after surgery so you best understand what to expect.

Question 7

what can you do at home after knee arthroscopy ?

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Thigh/calf exercises: Routine knee arthroscopy to address  common injuries such as mensical tears and cartilage lesions generally allow for several basic activities geared to help prevent postoperative complications. Performing thigh muscle contractions via a straight leg raise (knee kept straight) helps prevent loss of extension and helps prepare for ambulation. Calf pumping exercises help prevent blood clots (dvt).

Question 8

will i need a wheelchair after a double knee arthroscopy?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: IF it is just a standard arthroscopy with menisectomy most people can get around on crutches or a walker.  IF it is more extensive surgery may require that.  I let my patients ambulate as tolerated with single leg arthroscopy.  I would probably recommend you take care of one knee and then 3-4 weeks later take care of the other.

Question 9

will  you need to use crutches after you have knee arthroscopy?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Using crutches after surgery allows you knee more time to heal and not take the pressures of daily life so quickly.  While not a rule, usually a period of modified activities and crutches will help your knee heal faster and get you back to activities quicker!

Question 10

having a knee arthroscopy with query total release, what is total release?

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Lateral release?: Total release? I'm assuming you meant lateral release. This is a procedure that is performed infrequently to address abnormal patellar (knee cap) tilt. If your pain is around your knee cap and your orthopedist is convinced that you have abnormally knee cap tilt then a lateral release may be helpful. But you must exhaust nonsurgical treatments especially therapy before considering this surgery.

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