Arthroscopy

[JustinG]

I had a knee arthroscopy on Monday. What have people’s experiences been with this procedure?

[Deejojo]

I’ve had many over the years never really helped I’m 61 now and had to fight to get my knee replacement had it done in July brilliant

[JustinG in reply to Deejojo]

Thank you Deejojo for your response. How many Arthroscopys have you had? I didn't think I would be so immobile as I am. It was difficult to find out how I would be following the procedure. I only hope it's worth it.

[Deejojo in reply to JustinG]

Hi I’ve had about 6 altogether on both knees just keep it elevated and cold for the swelling what did they do ????

[JustinG in reply to Deejojo]

Yes, as advised, keeping leg elevated with occasional ice packs throughout the day, along with paracetamol and ibuprofen.

I'm not sure what the extent of the Arthroscopy was, but will find out in 3 weeks when I attend the follow up appointment.

[Wacko073]

I've had 4 on my right knee to repair and remove damaged cartilage, as well as an ACL reconstruction. The outcome 15 years later is arthritis, and I'm only 46. Pain management from now on.

[JustinG in reply to Wacko073]

Thanks Wacko073

I’m surprised at the number of arthroscopys doctors are prepared to carry out on one patient.

A word of warning... try to avoid opioids, it took me three years to come off Tramadol ... an horrendous experience.

Thanks again, Wacko073, for replying.

[Wacko073 in reply to JustinG]

I only use codeine when the pain is really bad. I've been given neuropathy drugs as a lot of my pains stem from a herniated disc.

They ain't kicking the pain into touch yet, but hopefully soon they will.

Stay Safe

[jointpain]

I've had two, one on each knee. Twenty years ago, been in pain ever since. Seeing a surgeon in a couple of weeks with a view to replacement knees. Strange thing is I have been on naproxen for a number of months for my spinal stenosis in my neck, and my knees have been much less painful, so much so I am wondering if I could get away with keeping them. My left knee has a baker's cyst on the back, which I drain by hypodermic needle once a week which helps mobility and painwise. The right was always the least painful, but ATM it is the most painful.

[ZeN01]

I have had the same procedure... A few years ago... I was lucky that I went to the Nuffield Hospital but 6 weeks later when I went back the surgeon told me that it hadn't really done anything? I suppose that everyone is different and I hope yours works out well I have the same pain in my other knee now (left) so not sure what I will do but I wish you well and hope its all fine

[JustinG in reply to ZeN01]

Thank you for your response, ZeN01. I suppose only time will tell.

[Batty1]

I had knee scope June last year and I'm just now able to walk properly unfortunately for me the simple procedure cause my psoriatic arthritis to flare bad.

[JustinG in reply to Batty1]

Thank you for your response, Batty1. Pleased to hear the scope worked for you.

[Batty1 in reply to JustinG]

Work I wouldn’t go that far it just created arthritis flare that I didn’t have prior now I limp and use a cane.

[JustinG in reply to Batty1]

Sorry if I misunderstood.

[Hidden]

I had a great experience on my left knee,n never had a problem since.After care is most important to ur healing,so elevate the leg,ice,n when they tell u to start moving it..def do it.Scar tissue is ur enemy.Best of luck to u.

[JustinG in reply to Hidden]

Thanks hippolove1 for the advice. I’m doing my best.

[Hidden in reply to JustinG]

Just be patient with ur self n ur outcome will be great 😀

[Iluvgardening]

I had one several years ago, it didn't help me at all, I actually felt it aggravated the arthritis. I have now had two knee replacements which has helped with pain😊👍 although I know some people who have had arthoscopy and it helped them tremendously.

[JustinG]

Thank you for your response. I suppose only time will tell.