In the case of knee arthroscopy, it cannot be clearly stated that it will return to full fitness after 7 or 10 days. How long the rehabilitation will take and when the patient will be able to return to work after arthroscopy largely depends on the type of arthroscopy performed and the patient's involvement in the rehabilitation process. Much faster recovery after arthroscopy, which involves the removal of a free body, partial removal of the meniscus or synovial fold, than after repair and reconstructive procedures. Usually, loading the joint is possible already 7 days after the procedure, and the crutches can be put aside after a period of 2-3 weeks. Recovery from arthroscopy usually takes about 3-12 weeks.

Knee arthroscopy is performed as part of a one-day surgery procedure. After coming to the hospital, the patient meets with an anesthesiologist who selects the appropriate method of anesthesia. Most often it is spinal anesthesia, i.e. an injection into the spine that anesthetizes the lower limbs. After local anesthesia, the doctor inserts the arthroscope through a hole approximately 5 mm in diameter. With its help, it is possible to detect, diagnose and "fix" pathological changes in the knee joint. The patient is conscious all the time during the procedure.

After the surgery, you need to undergo rehabilitation, during which the exercises are most often aimed at strengthening the muscles and joints. The physiotherapist, in consultation with the attending physician, selects the appropriate set of exercises so that the patient returns to full fitness as soon as possible.

A few days before the date of arthroscopy, a complete blood count should be performed, electrolyte and sugar levels, liver tests, and an EKG and chest X-ray should be taken. These tests can be done in one day. In the case of chronic diseases, consultation with a specialist is necessary. Before the arthroscopy itself, a short visit to the anesthesiologist should be made in order to exclude contraindications to the use of anesthesia.

You should take with you the current results of examinations and consultations as well as elbow crutches, basic documents - ID card.

Depending on the cause of the procedure, arthroscopy usually takes from half to two hours.

The type of anesthesia is consulted with the anesthesiologist. In most cases, knee arthroscopy is performed under subarachnoid anesthesia, which involves puncturing the spine, thanks to which the patient is conscious during the procedure, and his lower limbs are anesthetized and incapacitated. Very rarely, in exceptional cases, general anesthesia is used.

Rehabilitation after knee arthroscopy should be started as soon as possible. Consultation with a physiotherapist should take place several hours after the procedure. During the first days after the procedure, the patient should exercise under the strict supervision of a physiotherapist.

No, the procedure is performed under anesthesia. During recovery from arthroscopy of the knee, the patient may experience slight pain and discomfort.

Depending on the cause of the procedure, arthroscopy usually takes from 30 minutes to two hours.