How long should you rest after arthroscopic surgery?

<ul><li>At one year, survival was 99.5%, and at five years, 97.4%</li><li>At one year, in event-free survival, it was 84.6%, and at five years, it was 65.9%</li><li>At one year, in ischemia-free survival, it was 84.6%, and at five years, it was 44.8%</li></ul>

What can you not do after arthroscopic knee surgery?

Following your operation, while you're still healing, you should avoid some things like:<ul><li>You should, for a few days, avoid placing weight on your knee by staying off your feet</li><li>Avoid going around; you will require a walker or crutches</li><li>Don't put stress on your knee</li><li>Don’t raise your knee</li></ul>

How long does an arthroscopic surgery take?

<ul><li>A simple surgical treatment, arthroscopic knee surgery usually takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete</li><li>The majority of patients receive general anesthesia before surgery</li><li>The surgeon then cuts the affected knee many times</li></ul>

How soon after arthroscopy can I bend my knee?

<ul><li>You can gradually resume your prior activities if you have a complete range of motion, full strength, and no swelling six weeks following surgery.</li><li>Knee flexion can be increased by using a stationary bicycle to move the knee joint.</li></ul>

Can you climb stairs after arthroscopic knee surgery?

<ul><li>Stay away from activities that make your knee hurt or swell</li><li>Taking the stairs, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time are some examples</li><li>Start additional activities as your doctor has instructed</li></ul>

How do you sleep after arthroscopic knee surgery?

These are a few pointers you should remember while sleeping after arthroscopic knee surgery-<ul><li>Sleep on your back with a pillow between your knees</li><li>Avoid crossing your surgical leg across the middle of your body </li><li>Sleep on your non-operative side with pillows between your legs</li><li>Avoid bending your knees</li></ul>

Will I need crutches after arthroscopic knee surgery?

<ul><li>After surgery, crutches will be required for 2–7 days</li><li>Within 1-2 weeks, recovery to regain full range of motion should take place</li><li>For the first 4-6 weeks, engaging in heavy labor or sports may be prohibited</li><li>For two weeks following surgery, the patient's knee must be totally immobilized due to the complicated nature of the arthroscopic meniscus repair</li></ul>

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