Local physical therapy and medication can be used to reduce swelling after arthroscopy.
1. Local physical therapy can be done by cold compress, ice compress, hot compress and other methods, with functional exercises can play a good therapeutic effect.
2. Drug therapy, you can take non-steroidal drugs, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc., after the elimination of inflammation, edema will also be reduced; in severe cases, hormone therapy is needed, such as glucocorticoids. In severe cases, hormone therapy, such as corticosteroid, is needed. The use of medication should be in accordance with medical advice.
Swelling after arthroscopy is often caused by osmotic fluid entering the tissues during the operation, postoperative hemorrhage and inflammatory infiltration. Generally, the symptoms can be reduced by medication and physical therapy, but in the case of gouty arthritis after the operation, it may need to draw fluid to achieve the effect, and it is recommended to consult with a medical professional in a timely manner.