Hi to all who can give me tips on how to recover from arthroscopy
surgery,I have a labral tear with subchondral geode.I am 53 and have osteoarthritis head to toe.I don't think
I could use crutches for 2 or 3 weeks.I have a condition with my
right eye(it turns outward) which makes my gait a bit unsteady.
What can I expect for the first few days of recovery?
Should I plan on staying in bed? Thanks for any advice
Hi Tory, welcome. First there are a lot of you-tube video showing the surgery and post surgery. Look up what there going to do to you. I know for a fact no load bearing for 3 to 4 weeks. And start PT right a way. Eat well and follow the PT orders. Ice ice ice, and take your meds. Search the you-tube they have a lot of helpful video on this subject, and keep us informed. Best of luck, and remember your body will tell you when to stop. Yuki
Yuki50,thank you for the tips.I am looking at the
difference between a total hip replacement and the
arthroscopic procedure.I am surprised at the big
difference in recovery time between the two.
I like how the total hip replacement looks,it's Alot
shorter and your back on your feet literally right
after surgery.I have fibromyalgia and I am concerned about the recovery period and the pain
flares that will hit with the arthroscopy.If I do end
up with the scope,how much ice will I need to have
on hand? I have read others say that you use a lot
of ice.Will it be for just a few days?Again thanks
for the you tube advice :0) Tory
Hi Tory, you can always get an ice pack that you put in the freezer you can buy them on-line, although some people use packets of peas even.
Hi Tory, I would assume that your will use for swelling for at least a good month. But with a total hip replacement you will use it for 3 to 6 months. My hubby had 2 back to back hip replacements, he just now getting around after 7 months. Now with Orthoscopic surgery it’s a little different , it take 3 to 6 months to get around, it depends on how well your PT is going. And look up PT for both, you should be doing exercises for both before surgery . It will help the tendons and muscles recover faster. Do not skip these post exercises they are very important to your recovery . YouTube is full of videos to help. And what ever surgery you decided remember to take your Med’s. Hears something to think about, better to keep ahead of pain, then chase it. I have to go though same surgery. I was told I have bone spurs, hip impingement , tour up larbrum, and my femur head on my hip is messed up. They want to do Orthoscopic on me , but no guarantee that I won’t have a total hip replacement . I won’t go though it twice, so I’m waiting for a total hip replacement, why put myself though all that pain 2 times. Only you can decide what to do, but get a second opinion. I had 2 doctors tell me 2 differently opinions. I’m just waiting till I can’t walk. I’ve been getting cortisone shots every 3 months, and it’s helping a lot. Keep us posted. Best of luck. Yuki
Hi Ptolemy, the hospital also sends you home with ice packs, ask for few extras. They gave me 4 for my hubby. And I bought a heating pad to rotate them on hubby. 20 mins on and off. Also Walgreens & CVS Walmart all carry these items.
Hi Yuki
My hospital didn’t send me home with any ice packs sadly, this is UK. They did offer to SELL me a picker upper and some other things though! They were cheaper on Amazon so I refused.