What to Expect From Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopy is the use of a tiny camera inserted through a very small incision for the purpose of getting a clear view of the interior of a diseased or damaged joint. The use of this technique has made it quick and easy for orthopedic surgeons to get accurate information about joint damage and formulate effective treatment plans. Using arthroscopy causes a minimal amount of trauma due to the small incisions and tiny instruments used; however, it is important to realize that it takes time to recover from any surgery. The severity of disease or damage your joint has suffered will surely affect recovery time.
If you have damaged your knees with high-impact sports like jogging, you will probably have a lot of damage. The articular cushion that supports weight bearing may very well be completely worn out. In this case, you would not be likely to recover the full use of your knee at all; however, you would experience great improvement. After your surgery, you would need to be careful to protect your knee by modifying your exercise program to avoid stressful, high-impact activities.
After your surgery, you can speed your recovery by following your physical therapy program carefully. Movement and exercise of the right kind, in the right amounts will facilitate a quick recovery.
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.
Even if you have been very active in sports and physical exercise, it will be important to remember that you must modify your exercise regimen to protect your knee after surgery. An exercise program that is too stressful could cause you to re-injure your knee.
It can take a month to six weeks to recover from arthroscopic knee surgery. You will probably be able to return to your every day ADL (activities of daily living) fairly quickly, but go slowly with activities that are particularly challenging or stressful. Avoid any twisting motion and/or high impact exercises and activities.
Click here for more on recovering from knee arthroscopy .
When considering returning to work, consider the type of work you do. An office worker can probably return to work within a very short time. A manual laborer would be well-advised to take a break until recovery is complete.
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.
James Lubowitz M.D., Director, Taos Orthopedic Institute, NM, and a leading author of the study, is proud to say that this study provides the only definitive answer to patients most frequently asked question, When can I get back to doing what I love to do? - 17273
If you have damaged your knees with high-impact sports like jogging, you will probably have a lot of damage. The articular cushion that supports weight bearing may very well be completely worn out. In this case, you would not be likely to recover the full use of your knee at all; however, you would experience great improvement. After your surgery, you would need to be careful to protect your knee by modifying your exercise program to avoid stressful, high-impact activities.
After your surgery, you can speed your recovery by following your physical therapy program carefully. Movement and exercise of the right kind, in the right amounts will facilitate a quick recovery.
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.
Even if you have been very active in sports and physical exercise, it will be important to remember that you must modify your exercise regimen to protect your knee after surgery. An exercise program that is too stressful could cause you to re-injure your knee.
It can take a month to six weeks to recover from arthroscopic knee surgery. You will probably be able to return to your every day ADL (activities of daily living) fairly quickly, but go slowly with activities that are particularly challenging or stressful. Avoid any twisting motion and/or high impact exercises and activities.
Click here for more on recovering from knee arthroscopy .
When considering returning to work, consider the type of work you do. An office worker can probably return to work within a very short time. A manual laborer would be well-advised to take a break until recovery is complete.
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.
James Lubowitz M.D., Director, Taos Orthopedic Institute, NM, and a leading author of the study, is proud to say that this study provides the only definitive answer to patients most frequently asked question, When can I get back to doing what I love to do? - 17273
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 Orthopedic Surgery and Portland Shoulder Doctor.
posted by X - Men at
2:07 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home