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Q.
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Even though it is
done as a day case how long after the operation should I stay in hospital?
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A.
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2-3
hours
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Q.
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When
will I be able to bend my knee?
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A.
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The
next day.
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Q.
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When
will I be able to put weight on my knee?
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A.
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Immediately
after the operation.
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Q.
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When
will I expect to have full recovery and use of my knee?
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A.
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About
4 weeks post-operatively.
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Q.
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How
long should I stay off from work?
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A.
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Physical
work - Two weeks
Sedentary work - One week or less
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Q.
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Will
I require any physiotherapy after leaving hospital?
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A.
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No.
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Q.
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Will
I require walking aids, i.e.. crutches/stick?
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A.
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Not
usually.
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Q.
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When
will I be able to drive?
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A.
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After
about 4 days.
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Q.
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When
can I recommence sporting activities?
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A.
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Both
normal and impact sports - 4 to 6 weeks.
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Q.
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Are
there likely to be any post-operative complications?
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A.
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Complications
after arthroscopic surgery are very uncommon. They may include persistent
swelling, and very rarely infection (less than 1%.)
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