Knee arthroscopy tips
1. What is arthroscopy?
An arthroscope is an optical instrument used to look at lesions in the joint. It is shaped like a pencil, with a diameter of 4mm, and a small opening of less than 25px in the skin allows the arthroscope to be inserted into the joint. Through the micro-camera attached to the back, the situation inside the joint can be clearly displayed on the screen, so that the lesion can be accurately detected.
2. What is the role of the elastic bandage?
The purpose of wrapping the lower limb with elastic bandage after surgery is to reduce the stasis of superficial veins and prevent phlebitis and thrombosis. Usually the elastic bandage is tied for a week after the stitches are removed.
3.What are the benefits of cold compresses in the early postoperative period?
Cold compresses can reduce joint pain and intra-articular bleeding. It usually takes 2-3 days.
4.Why do we need to elevate the leg on the day of surgery and after rehabilitation?
Elevate the leg to facilitate venous return and reduce swelling.
5.Why is there a joint rattle?
It is a normal phenomenon during the recovery process. It is usually caused by the friction of the joint surface, or there may be small adhesions, which will be reduced after a period of rehabilitation.
6.When will the stitches be removed after surgery?
Generally, the stitches are removed 10-14 days after surgery.
7.How to practice after surgery?
Firstly, quadriceps training (isometric, isotonic, medial head).
The second is flexion training (i.e. leg bending).
8.Why can’t I put on weight too early after surgery?
For meniscal surgery and articular cartilage revision, it is not advisable to put on weight too early. Premature weight-bearing is not conducive to the healing of the trauma.
9.How to control the amount of exercise?
It varies from person to person. The general requirement is in quality, not in quantity. When exercising, try to straighten and flex the joints as much as possible. Too much exercise is likely to cause joint swelling.
10.How to protect the knee joint?
The first step is to understand the damage to the joint surface. For example, if there is damage to the patellofemoral joint, then climbing, going up and down stairs, squatting, half squatting and half standing sports activities such as taijiquan should be done sparingly. If there is damage to the tibiofemoral joint, it is important to reduce weight and avoid long distance walking.