When is it recommended to have an arthroscopy?
It is used for treatment of damages in the inside of joints, such as damaged joint surfaces, cartilages, menisci, ligaments, cuffs etc. It is further used to treat trauma in joints due to sports injuries as well as joints damaged by arthritis.
Kdo mne objedná k artroskopii?
Pokud Vám ošetřující lékař (praktik, chirurg, ortoped atd.) doporučí artroskopii, může Vás objednat do naší artroskopické ambulance tel.: 495 269 768, nebo přímo k výkonu u našich specialistů. Kontakty a informace najdete na našich webových stránkách www.1chirurgie.cz, nebo přímo v našem zařízení.
Who will give me a referral for an arthroscopy?
If you have been referred to us by your physician (your GP, surgeon, orthopaedist), they will call us at 495 269 768 to book an appointment or arrange the surgery directly with us. See our website for contacts and information or feel free to walk in and ask.
What happens at an arthroscopic surgery?
This surgery requires general anaesthesia, and our anaesthesiologist will look after it. The surgeon will insert a thin tube with a light and a camera to inspect the inside of the joint. Using other specially designed tools, the surgeon performs necessary procedures to treat your joint. The surgical team watches a monitor with images from the camera as it performs the surgery.
What happens after an arthroscopy?
After the surgery, the patients wake up and are taken to the recovery room where they spend around two hours. The patients should arrange for someone to drive them home. During the recovery period, you will have to use forearm crutches for 7 to 14 days. Sometimes, a brace is necessary to stabilize the joint. The surgeon and your doctor will oversee your post-operative regimen and follow up checks.
