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Morning all,
Bit of an odd question but I'd like to hear from people who've had keyhole knee surgery /arthroscopy, and would be interested to hear what ended up getting fixed and how you felt afterwards, especially in terms of mobility.
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OK, I didn't have arthro or keyhole on my knee, but I had a bipartate patella that had split, leaving the kneecap moving independently over the tissue beneath 
They had to take a bone graft from my shin and then use that as a bridge across the two halves of the kneecap so that it would regrow and fuse together.
the recovery was a bitch as I was in a splint for 7 weeks from thigh to ankle.
the muscle wastage was pretty bad and I was as weak as a chicken afterwards.
but good rehab and physio and strength building and I got back into my running and compete in half marathons and cross country again.
all's good, and I've a nice scar to show off    |
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I had keyhole /arth........
Research I did before said that most people who opt NOT to have it , fare just as well as those who do have it.
I was going private for five grand when I learned i'd get the same doc NHS I went NHS.
BUT BUT BUT ...... My knee had healed and I was walking BEFORE surgery and going back and having the bother of surgery and the horrible after recovery period seemed stupid.
I'm fully mobile. |
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Iv e had two knee opps.one was open to repair what was a really destroyed joint after a bike crash and foot under my shoulder mmmhhh.
Second was key hole to remove some bone fragments and shave patela, just to help after the first opp.
After both I was up and walking same day, but lost a lot of muscle during recovery from first pop.
All ok now |
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"Morning all,
Bit of an odd question but I'd like to hear from people who've had keyhole knee surgery /arthroscopy, and would be interested to hear what ended up getting fixed and how you felt afterwards, especially in terms of mobility.
Thanks in advance! "
I had arthroscopy on my right knee about 3 years ago. My knee had locked, couldn't walk and rather painful.Took about 2 weeks afterwards to heal.
It's still quite stiff and I'm convinced my leg is slightly shorter,although that knee is more shapely now than my left one. (I can feel my left knee starting to deteriorate in the same way,Will probably need the same procedure eventually).
They called it keyhole surgery but it must have been a pretty big key judging by the size of the three scars.
This was in Montague hospital Doncaster, where the aftercare consisted of a cheese and onion sandwich and a cup of tea and sending me home while still.spaced out from the anaesthetic.
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"Morning all,
Bit of an odd question but I'd like to hear from people who've had keyhole knee surgery /arthroscopy, and would be interested to hear what ended up getting fixed and how you felt afterwards, especially in terms of mobility.
Thanks in advance! "
yes a friends brother and it was successful, couldn’t drive for a while had a leg brace and crutches and had to sit obviously for as much as possible |
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I (LB) had an op on my knee to remove the shattered bits of my meniscus. Crutches for a while and plenty of physio has got me nearly back to normal but even after 5 years, climbing ladders and steps can still cause me a bit of pain and brought on my semi retirement. |
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I havent had it.. but have worked as a physio with people who have had things like that..
sounds really stupid to say it but if you get invited to a pre-surgery clinic with your physios/nurses go! they give out great info and actually start you on a knee exercise programme before surgery which helps strengthen everything around the joint prior to your surgery..
Try your best to work with what your physio tells you to do and honestly people ive worked with have been up and back on their feet before they thought they would be! x |
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Well I had a osteotomy and arthroscopy
Well I have had some crazy knocks and issues but it’s all be ok
Until
I started getting a few clicks in the knee area again this was something I had previously theatre and led to my operation. Am a little concerned the operation has failed well unless this is nothing to worry about
Anyone similar advice would be great. |
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Thanks for the info guys.
I originally injured my knee years ago and have had problems with it on and off since, but since falling and twisting it in December it's been much worse (severe pain, locking and giving way) and prompted my referral to orthopaedics... And surgery on Saturday coming. Problem is depending on what they find in there will decide how much work ends up getting done on it, so it's hard to judge how much of a mess it will be afterwards!
I'm planning on being back in work 3 days afterwards, and at home my bedroom is up two flights of stairs... Not sure if I'm being optimistic lol
I'm having my surgical pre-assessment tomorrow but assuming that'll be generic BP weight meds etc rather than a chance to speak to physio etc. Though like I say nobody can really tell me what to expect until it's done |
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"Thanks for the info guys.
I originally injured my knee years ago and have had problems with it on and off since, but since falling and twisting it in December it's been much worse (severe pain, locking and giving way) and prompted my referral to orthopaedics... And surgery on Saturday coming. Problem is depending on what they find in there will decide how much work ends up getting done on it, so it's hard to judge how much of a mess it will be afterwards!
I'm planning on being back in work 3 days afterwards, and at home my bedroom is up two flights of stairs... Not sure if I'm being optimistic lol
I'm having my surgical pre-assessment tomorrow but assuming that'll be generic BP weight meds etc rather than a chance to speak to physio etc. Though like I say nobody can really tell me what to expect until it's done "
Depends what you do for work as you'll need to keep your leg elevated to ease the swelling. The surgeon will mostly likely tell you its good to move around a little bitbecause you don't want to seize up . It good for blood flow also. I had surgery in 2007 and had similar issues to you but it's all good now.....well I get the odd creek in the knee but that's because the wrong side of 30!  |
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Had 2 knee ops back in the 90s, when in late 20s/early 30s.
First was open surgery to repair a tear in the meniscus, the second was an arthroscopy. More of an investigation for ongoing pain and a wash out. Probably would not be done these days.
Knees settled for a couple of decades, got back into sports for nearly 2 decades when earlier this year the problem knee became extremely swollen and painful.
Osteoarthritis has been diagnosed, no more running, steroid injections and generally very miserable as sports and outdoor pursuits are very much part of me.
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I have grade 5 austioathritis in my knee, had keyhole to repair tears in the cartilage 5 times and a ligament attached after making one from a graft taken from my hamstring. Apart from the ligament op I’ve walked out of hospital within 2 hours of being operated on. It was tender for a few days but less painful to walk on after less than a week of having it done. I’ve suffered from the age of 8 when I damaged it and had a crutiat ligament missing for over 30 years though so think I’ve become immune to the majority of pain in it |
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"I have grade 5 austioathritis in my knee, had keyhole to repair tears in the cartilage 5 times and a ligament attached after making one from a graft taken from my hamstring. Apart from the ligament op I’ve walked out of hospital within 2 hours of being operated on. It was tender for a few days but less painful to walk on after less than a week of having it done. I’ve suffered from the age of 8 when I damaged it and had a crutiat ligament missing for over 30 years though so think I’ve become immune to the majority of pain in it"
Did you need crutches after the ligament one? How's bending the knee? |
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Did you need crutches after the ligament one? How's bending the knee? "
yes and couldn’t drive for a few weeks, it bends to about 90 degrees without hurting too much now but any more requires force and is painful. You do learn to live with it though. I’ve been told I’ll probably need a replacement but can’t get one until I’m 50, heard horror stories about replacements though and only a few good reports |
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No but a relative had both replaced at the grand old age of 31 due to bone spurs growing inside the knee that would break off and grind his joints and cartilage away. He's far more mobile and pain free now but obviously those artificial joints don't last forever and that surgery can't be done multiple times. |
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"Morning all,
Bit of an odd question but I'd like to hear from people who've had keyhole knee surgery /arthroscopy, and would be interested to hear what ended up getting fixed and how you felt afterwards, especially in terms of mobility.
Thanks in advance! "
Most important thing is stuck with exercises and physio afterwards for a quick recovery. You’ll be fine |
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"Thanks for the info guys.
I originally injured my knee years ago and have had problems with it on and off since, but since falling and twisting it in December it's been much worse (severe pain, locking and giving way) and prompted my referral to orthopaedics... And surgery on Saturday coming. Problem is depending on what they find in there will decide how much work ends up getting done on it, so it's hard to judge how much of a mess it will be afterwards!
I'm planning on being back in work 3 days afterwards, and at home my bedroom is up two flights of stairs... Not sure if I'm being optimistic lol
I'm having my surgical pre-assessment tomorrow but assuming that'll be generic BP weight meds etc rather than a chance to speak to physio etc. Though like I say nobody can really tell me what to expect until it's done "
I had similar a few years ago, got up one morning and collapsed in a heap on the floor. Knee twice the size of the other. Had x Ray then mri, complex tear of the inner meniscus, basically tear on inner cartilage. Had to wait weeks for keyhole, friend suggested green lipped mussel capsule. After 3 weeks no pain at all, knee back to normal size. |
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"Thanks for the info guys.
I originally injured my knee years ago and have had problems with it on and off since, but since falling and twisting it in December it's been much worse (severe pain, locking and giving way) and prompted my referral to orthopaedics... And surgery on Saturday coming. Problem is depending on what they find in there will decide how much work ends up getting done on it, so it's hard to judge how much of a mess it will be afterwards!
I'm planning on being back in work 3 days afterwards, and at home my bedroom is up two flights of stairs... Not sure if I'm being optimistic lol
I'm having my surgical pre-assessment tomorrow but assuming that'll be generic BP weight meds etc rather than a chance to speak to physio etc. Though like I say nobody can really tell me what to expect until it's done
I had similar a few years ago, got up one morning and collapsed in a heap on the floor. Knee twice the size of the other. Had x Ray then mri, complex tear of the inner meniscus, basically tear on inner cartilage. Had to wait weeks for keyhole, friend suggested green lipped mussel capsule. After 3 weeks no pain at all, knee back to normal size."
Trust me I've tried all sorts. Supplements, weird and wonderful 'cures', physio. Sadly it's just getting progressively worse and is having a considerable impact on day to day life. |
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