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Does it hurt to get a knee arthroscopy done?
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Some degree of disco: Some degree of discomfort will be there based on what was done at the time of arthroscopy; the post op regimen suggested.
Answered 9/13/2015
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Yes: Any surgical procedure is associated with pain. The severity and duration of pain depend on the extent of tissue damage due to the procedure. Arthroscopy should not be too bad.
Answered 9/27/2012
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