10 Best Arthroscopy doctors in India - Updated 2024

• At one year, survival was 99.5%, and at five years, 97.4%
• At one year, in event-free survival, it was 84.6%, and at five years, it was 65.9%
• At one year, in ischemia-free survival, it was 84.6%, and at five years, it was 44.8%

Following your operation, while you're still healing, you should avoid some things like:

• You should, for a few days, avoid placing weight on your knee by staying off your feet
• Avoid going around; you will require a walker or crutches
• Don't put stress on your knee
• Don’t raise your knee

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

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

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

These are a few pointers you should remember while sleeping after arthroscopic knee surgery-

• Sleep on your back with a pillow between your knees
• Avoid crossing your surgical leg across the middle of your body 
• Sleep on your non-operative side with pillows between your legs
• Avoid bending your knees

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