Re: Boston College '12-'13: Gaudreaubey Baker
from Dukehealth
Now, the meniscal tear can be repaired with the arthroscope through two tiny (less than a half inch) incisions. The surgery can be performed on an outpatient basis in less than an hour.
For some patients, the surgery can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation so that there is minimal anesthesia risk. Occasionally, small stitches can be placed into the torn cartilage to sew it back together; this technique can successfully treat large tears in younger patients.
Quick Recovery Time
Recovery from arthroscopic meniscal tear surgery is relatively quick, and most patients are able to resume normal activities within a few weeks. The pain relief is dramatic, and the postoperative incision pain is quite minimal.
Physical therapy is often necessary in the recovery process. As with any surgery, there are risks, including the risk of infection or blood clots. Additionally, there are risks associated with anesthesia used during the surgical procedure.
While meniscal tears are very common, painful, and activity-limiting, these injuries can be quickly, easily, and successfully identified and treated.
let's hope for the best of course but a tough break for sure
