Arthroscopy

[derekpara]

I'm due to have an arthroscopy on my knee for miniscus repair and a pulled ligament ,which has caused swelling ( fluid) and stiffness.

I have an idea what the procedure involves but how long is the recovery period ? I don't like being immobilised for too long !

Thanks.

D

[Sqad]

How long is a piece of string?
Depends upon what they find and what they do.
What do you mean by "immobilised?"

[China Doll]

I'm having one of those in my hip in feb and osteochondroplasty (depending what they find I assume, doc already seems pretty sure there's a bony impingment I think)... Anyway, my letter says I could need 4-6 weeks off work afterwards.

[derekpara]

I've had the MRI scan which shows wear and tear to the miniscus plus an injury to one of the crusciate ligaments.

By 'immobilised', Sqad I mean not being able to walk normally, say a mile or two at a time.

Thanks to you both.

[Sqad]

Thanks derek....I would say 2-3 weeks.

[Sqad]

derek....the meniscus is no big deal........but the cruciate lig, may delay things....but still, well within a month.

[derekpara]

Thanks, Sqad; very helpful and reassuring. I have not been quite so active for the past week or two due to lack of work and have been doing quite a bit of sitting, often with my leg elevated. The swelling has subsided somewhat, with less pain and far fewer feelings of instability. I take it this is a positive sign ?

Thanks again - oh, and sorry for the mis-spellings. As an ex-PE teacher I should know better !

Cheers. D