PreOp® Patient Education: Arthroscopic Meniscus of Knee 1

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On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown.
You may receive a sedative by mouth and
an intravenous line may be put in.
You will then be transferred to the operating table.
In the operating room, a nurse will begin preparation by clipping or shaving your leg.
The surgeon will then apply antiseptic solution to the skin around the knee...
... and then place a sterile drape around the operative site.
The anesthesiologist will begin to numb the lower body by injecting a drug into the small of your back.
Before your doctor can insert the arthroscope,
the surgical team will inject a clear fluid into the joint. This fluid will inflate the interior space, and will help your doctor by providing an unobstructed view. Patient Education
Once in place the arthroscope...
will provide video images ...
so the surgeon can insert the instruments through one or more small openings.
After inspecting the extent of the damage to the meniscus, your doctor will repair the meniscus with tiny staples,
...or remove it altogether.
Finally, all the instruments are withdrawn...
and the clear fluid is allowed to drain from the knee.
Following surgery, sterile dressings are applied. To aid in healing, your knee may be stabilized with a brace and you will be encouraged to use crutches during the recovery process.
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[brianwicked]

Sheila,

Did it work? It's now 8 months later. .how is your level of activity? your pain level, is your knee back to normal or ?

Thanks

[SheilaKanoya]

I had this surgery a few years ago. You will be under general anesthesia and you won't feel a thing.

[passionfloer92]

i Have to get a Knee Arthroscopy done and im realli scared are you awake while the surgery is taking place please get back to me

thanx

debbie

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