How serious is Arthroscopic surgery?

Question

meniscus tear

Answer 1

I just had this done in May. I am 56 and three days later I was up and around and had no problems. I used crutches for two days but was able to walk pretty good. The process is short, sweet and less invasive. You should have no problems. If I can do it, you can too. Good luck

Answer 2

Surgery is difficult to judge in general due to anestheia; it does has risks. I had arthroscopic surgery done to my knee back in 8/01. Three tiny incisions (2 of them had only one stictch, the other had 2). The first day afterwards I was still pretty doped up from the pain medications. Day 2 & 3 were more painful, but it got alot better. Make sure that you listen to your doctors instructions for afterwards...mine talked to me right after while I was still drowsy from the surgery and I didn't get all the instructions for home care. Oops.

Answer 3

With today's technology, it is very easy to repair a torn meniscus. I hope all goes well for you. Healing isn't fun sometimes but it tells you that better days are ahead!

Answer 4

it will feel much better after! it doesn't take long to heal from this, and u may be walking a few days later. my dad walked out of the hospital the same day! but, it depends on how bad the tear is...u may not be able to walk immediately, but ur dr. will tell u this

Answer 5

It depends on where you have that surgery- I assume your shoulder.
All surgery has riske, but this one is very common and very rare to have a complication.

My healing was slow but sure.

IYou will be amazed how much better you feel once you have recovered.

Answer 6

Not very, but a bloody mess. I saw one during nursing school. They're actually very common in athletes and people with arthritis, and not very high risk that I've heard. Your doc should explain risks and benefits with you, though.