Knee Arthroscopy Keyhole Surgery

TriciaF, I tried the cortisone injections in my knee before having the arthroscopy but, to be honest, the benefits were minimal and didn't last more than a week or so and the injections weren't pleasant either. I've never needed another cortisone injections since having the arthroscopy.

I've never heard of this - it might help husband if his knee gets worse.
Recently the GP drained off some fluid, and later gave him a cortisone injection, which has helped. But probably only temporary.

I've had knee arthroscopy on both knees and the benefits for me have been huge. The first one was offered to me quite willingly but, as Jane10 says, medical opinion had changed by the time I needed it for the other knee and I had to really argue my case for that one. It's been 12 years since my first op and my knees are still going strong! My neighbour, on the other hand, had an arthroscopy earlier this year and it's not helped her at all.

I thought that the clinical evidence for arthroscopic was slight? Many places no longer offer it. Sounds like several of you benefited from it though.

I don't think it is very helpful actually jamesannie the OP is asking about arthroscopy not knee replacement.

H has had the proceedure and apart from a little soreness for a day or two he said it was fine and very benificial.

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.This will be very helpful.

Thanks for all the encouragement. Hope you get fixed up soon Indinana.

I had a knee arthroscopy 8 years ago to remove torn shreds of cartilage. I opted to have the procedure under a spinal block rather than a GA, as the recovery is so much quicker and less risky. They asked me if I wanted to see what they were doing - yes! So they turned a monitor around to face me and I watched the whole thing. It was quite surreal but not in the least scary seeing the surgeon poking around inside my knee - couldn't feel a thing so it might just as well have been a TV programme I was watching . No pain afterwards, beyond a slight ache for a few days, really hardly anything. And that knee has lasted me another 8 years so far with no trouble. (It's my other knee that's playing up now )

They give you excellent pain killers these days. I've had a number of surgeries lately and I can honestly say I didn't suffer. I had shoulder surgery, which was done by keyhole and afterwards I had no pain. If you're anxious talk to the doctors. The anaesthetist is the doctor who will sort out your pain relief.

My DH is dithering Noplacelikehome
He has had the examinations, the diagnosis of 'floating meniscus' and could go for surgery but just keeps changing his mind.

I totally agree with you Charleygirl. As well as the arthroscopy, I had metalwork removed from the tibia and a ligament repaired. No more pain or instability and no problems/pain after the GA. Absolutely brilliant and no further problems in the 5 years since.

A knee arthroscopy is a breeze. I had very little pain after mine and my knee was no longer unstable because I had a meniscus removed at the same time as a washout. I personally think that it is well worth it.