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Old 10-02-2011, 12:43 PM
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Default Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

I have a few questions, and I'd like to hear from people who've had this surgery. I tried cortisone shots which worked for a while, and other avenues, however now I'm in constant pain. I spent many years jogging and playing daily squash, so it's a combination of a worn-out knee and arthritis. My orthopaedic surgeons says I do not need a knee replacement and this surgery will do the trick. (I did have arthroscopic surgery in 1989 on both knees, which relieved the pain I was having. But I assume things have changed a lot since then!)

Questions:
Why did you have the surgery?
Did you have a general anaesthic?
Did you need crutches?
Were you advised to take blood thinners after the surgery to avoid blood clots?
How long and how often did you go to Rehab (if at all)?
When did you resume driving?
When could you walk comfortably?
When did you feel yourself completely healed?
Are you happy with the results?

Thanks so much.

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