http://www.ksfortho.com KSF Orthopaedic Content Managers RSS feed. . Copyright 2010 KSF Orthopaedic Tendenci Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@ksfortho.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:44:09 GMT Content Managers http://www.ksfortho.com/en/cms/160/ * Accurate diagnosis * Usually outpatient surgery * Decreased suffering & quicker recovery * Improved cosmetic results * Functional result equal to or better than regular surgery Remember that the arthroscope is the final and most accurate diagnostic tool. Sometimes, at arthroscopy, conditions are found that require surgery different from that anticipated preoperatively. This could include open surgery. This is generally done at the same time, but it does give a bigger scar than the scope, thus usually a more extended recovery. If You Do Need Surgery Stop taking asipirin and other anti-inflammatories one week prior to the operation. These medications alter blood clotting mechanisms. There are risks and complications associated with surgery that include infection, injury to nerves and/or blood vessels, stiffness, chronic pain, swelling, arthritis and phlebitis. These will be detailed to you should you need surgery. Usually, you will be asleep at the time of surgery... http://www.ksfortho.com/en/cms/160/ Fri, 13 Jan 2006 19:22:07 GMT