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Edited By: Carol C. Teitz, M.D.Last updated Friday, January 02, 2009
What type of preparation needs to take place before arthroscopic meniscectomy-minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for torn meniscus cartilage in the knee?
Prior to surgery, the patient should have no ongoing infections, and the knee should have no sores or scratches. The patient should NOT shave the knee the day before surgery. The patient should have someone to help at home for 24-36 hours after the surgery. Because airplane flight is also associated with blood clots in the leg, we recommend that patients not travel by plane in the first 5 days after surgery. Similarly, because dental work releases bacteria into the blood stream, we recommend that dental work be put off until after the knee has fully recovered from surgery, typically 4-6 weeks. When this is not possible, we recommend antibiotic coverage around the time of the dental work.
How can the costs of arthroscopic meniscectomy-minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for torn meniscus cartilage in the knee be anticipated?
Who should perform arthroscopic meniscectomy-minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for torn meniscus cartilage in the knee and where?
How can surgeons experienced in arthroscopic meniscectomy-minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for torn meniscus cartilage in the knee be found?
Surgery for Torn Meniscus Cartilage in the Knee at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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