Knee Arthroscopy Cost

Payam Rasouli The Author of Medical and Health Content
June 23, 2019
2023-08-26 18:05:06

Knee Arthroscopy

What is knee Arthroscopy?

How much does knee arthroscopy cost?

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to view the knee joint without making a large incision (cut) through the skin and other soft tissues. Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat a wide range of knee problems.

During knee arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your knee joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.

Because the arthroscope and surgical instruments are thin, your surgeon can use very small incisions, rather than the larger incision needed for open surgery. This results in less pain for patients, less joint stiffness, and often shortens the time it takes to recover and return to favorite activities.

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General information about knee arthroscopy

The following table describes general information about knee arthroscopy surgery including knee arthroscopy cost in Iran, recovery time, and to name but a few.

General Information
Cost	Starts from $ 600
Anesthesia	General/Local
Hospital Stay	The same day
Back to Work	1-2 Weeks
Duration of Operation	less than an hour
Minimum Stay in Iran	1 Week

About Iranian Surgery

Iranian surgery is an online medical tourism platform where you can find the best orthopedic Surgeons and hospitals in Iran. The price of a Knee arthroscopy procedure in Iran can vary according to each individual’s case and will be determined based on photos and an in-person assessment with the doctor. So if you are looking for the cost of Knee arthroscopy procedure in Iran, you can contact us and get free consultation from Iranian surgery.

Before Knee Arthroscopy

When Knee Arthroscopy is recommended

Your doctor may recommend knee arthroscopy if you have a painful condition that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment. Nonsurgical treatment includes rest, physical therapy, and medications or injections that can reduce inflammation.

Knee arthroscopy may relieve painful symptoms of many problems that damage the cartilage surfaces and other soft tissues surrounding the joint.

Common arthroscopic procedures for the knee include:

. Removal or repair of a torn meniscus

. Reconstruction of a torn anterior cruciate ligament

. Removal of inflamed synovial tissue

. Trimming of damaged articular cartilage

. Removal of loose fragments of bone or cartilage

. Treatment of patella (kneecap) problems

. Treatment of knee sepsis (infection)

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Preparing for knee arthroscopy

Before your knee arthroscopy, you’ll meet the surgeon to discuss your operation. This may be different from what’s described here because your operation will be designed to meet your individual needs. Your surgeon will explain how you can prepare for your operation in advance.

If you smoke, you’ll be asked to stop. Smoking makes you more likely to get an infection after surgery, which can slow down your recovery. It can also make your surgery less likely to work and more likely to lead to complications. Knee arthroscopy is usually done under a general anaesthetic, but you may be able to have it under local anaesthetic. A local anaesthetic numbs your knee and you’ll stay awake during surgery. If you have a general anaesthetic, you’ll be asleep during the procedure. A general anaesthetic can make you sick, so it’s important not to eat or drink anything for a specific amount of time before your arthroscopy. Your healthcare team will give you clear instructions about this.

You may be asked to wear a compression stocking on your other (unaffected) leg. This will help to prevent blood clots forming in the veins in your leg, which can cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT). You may need to have an injection of an anti-clotting medicine (or tablets) as well.

Many doctors will recommend a tailored preparation plan, which may include gentle exercises.

It is important for a person taking any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications to discuss them with the doctor. An individual may need to stop taking some medications ahead of the surgery. This may even include common OTC medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil).

A person may need to stop eating up to 12 hours before the procedure, especially if they will be general anesthesia. A doctor should provide plenty of information about what a person is allowed to eat or drink.

Some doctors prescribe pain medication in advance. A person should fill this prescription before the surgery so that they will be prepared for recovery.

You’ll usually be able to have knee arthroscopy and go home from hospital on the same day. But if you’ve had a regional anaesthetic (a local anaesthetic that numbs a wider area of your leg), you may need to stay overnight. You’ll be able to leave the hospital once you can walk well enough again.

Your surgeon will discuss with you what will happen before, during and after your surgery. If you’re unsure about anything, don’t be afraid to ask. No question is too small. It’s important that you feel fully informed, so you feel happy to give your consent for the operation to go ahead. You may be asked to do this by signing a consent form.

Uses and Benefits

Knee arthroscopy is less invasive than open forms of surgery. A surgeon can diagnose issues and operate using a very small tool, an arthroscope, which they pass through an incision in the skin.

Knee arthroscopy surgery may be helpful in diagnosing a range of problems, including:

. Persistent joint pain and stiffness

. Damaged cartilage

. Floating fragments of bone or cartilage

. A buildup of fluid, which must be drained

In most of these cases, arthroscopy is all that is needed. People may choose it instead of other surgical procedures because arthroscopy often involves:

. Less tissue damage

. A faster healing time

. Fewer stitches

. Less pain after the procedure

. A lower risk of infection, because smaller incisions are made

However, arthroscopy may not be for everyone. There is little evidence that people with degenerative diseases or osteoarthritis can benefit from knee arthroscopy.

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Side Effects

What are the side-effects of Knee arthroscopy?

After knee arthroscopy surgery, you may:

. Have some pain and swelling around your knee – this can last for up to a week and is completely normal.

. Notice small scars on your knee from the cuts

. Feel more tired than usual

. Notice you can’t bend your knee properly for a week or so

Speak to your surgeon or nurse if your knee starts to bleed.

Risks and Complications

What are the Risks and complications of Knee arthroscopy?

Knee arthroscopy can cause a few complications. These include:

. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

. An infection inside your knee joint

. Clear fluid leaking into your joint and out onto your skin

. Damage to the nerves in your skin, which can lead to you losing the feeling in the skin over your knee.

. Muscle weakness – this can often be treated with physiotherapy

. Persistent pain

. Chronic stiffness in the knee

. Bleeding in the joints

. Blood clots

. Compartment syndrome – this is when pressure builds up in a muscle to dangerous levels.

. Accidental damage to the inside of your knee joint

If you have a torn or damaged cartilage removed from your knee joint during knee arthroscopy, this could make you more prone to osteoarthritis later on.

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What are the alternatives to knee arthroscopy?

Your doctor may be able to diagnose your knee problem by examining your knee, or by doing an X-ray or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.

Some knee problems can be treated using physiotherapy and medicines.

During Knee Arthroscopy

What happens during knee arthroscopy?

Knee arthroscopy usually takes less than an hour. But this depends on how much work your surgeon needs to do inside your knee joint.

The type of anesthetic used to numb pain will depend on the extent of the arthroscopy.

A doctor may inject a local anesthetic to numb the affected knee only. If both knees are affected, the doctor may use a regional anesthetic to numb the person from the waist down.

In some cases, doctors will use a general anesthetic. In this case, the person will be completely asleep during the procedure.

You’ll be lying down on a table with your knee in a position so your surgeon can see it clearly. Your surgeon will wait for the anaesthetic to start working. Then they’ll make two or three small cuts (incisions) in the skin around your knee.

They’ll put sterile fluid into your knee joint to rinse it out. This will help them to see the inside of your knee more clearly. They’ll then put in the arthroscope (thin metal tube containing a camera) and examine your knee joint by looking at images on a TV monitor.

Your surgeon will move the arthroscope around your entire knee, so they don’t miss anything they need to look at. They may take some photographs. Once they’ve diagnosed the problem, most conditions will be treated at that time.

They may use other surgical tools to repair or remove any damaged tissue, such as cartilage.

Once they’ve finished looking inside your knee, your surgeon will drain the fluid out. Then they’ll close the cuts with stitches or sticky strips and wrap a dressing around your knee. They may also inject local anaesthetic into your knee (around the cuts) when they are finished for pain relief.

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After Knee Arthroscopy

What to expect afterwards

You’ll need to rest until the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off. It may take several hours before the feeling comes back into your knee. Take care not to bump or knock it.

You may notice some discomfort as the anaesthetic wears off and also some swelling. This is a normal response to surgery. You’ll be offered pain relief as you need it.

You’ll usually be able to go home when you feel ready. Make sure someone can take you home. Ask someone to stay with you for a day or so while the anaesthetic wears off.

You may not be able to put weight on your leg for up to a week after your surgery, so you may need some help to stand or walk. Your hospital may give you crutches or a walking frame to take home. Your surgeon or nurse will give you advice on how to use these, and for how long.

A physiotherapist may give you some exercises to do. These will help you to move your knee and stop it getting stiff. Keep doing these exercises when you get home, as they’ll help you recover more quickly.

Your nurse will give you some advice about caring for your healing wounds before you go home. You’ll usually have two to four cuts around your kneecap. These will be covered with a waterproof dressing. Your wounds will be closed with stitches or skin glue. How long it takes for dissolvable stitches to disappear depends on which type you have. If you have non-dissolvable stitches, these are usually removed by the practice nurse at your GP surgery a week or two after your surgery.

You may be asked to wear a compression stocking while you recover. This will improve blood flow in your leg and reduce your chances of getting a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis, DVT).

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You may be given a date for a follow-up appointment. This will usually be six weeks after your surgery.

Recovering from knee arthroscopy

Everyone recovers from knee arthroscopy differently. How long it takes you to recover will depend on lots of things, including whether you had any treatment during your knee surgery. It takes most people two to six weeks to recovery completely. You may feel more tired than usual, so don’t do too much too soon. Ask your friends, family and neighbours to help you with practical tasks, such as food shopping or lifting heavy items.

After knee joint surgery, your knee is likely to feel sore and swollen. Try keeping your leg up and applying a cold compress, such as ice or a bag of frozen peas. This may help to reduce swelling and bruising. Don’t put ice directly onto your skin as it can damage it; wrap it in a towel first.

After the first 48 hours, you may be able to take the dressing off and uncover your cuts. You may be able to get them wet around this time too. Your surgeon or nurse will tell you exactly when you can have a bath or shower.

If you need pain relief, you can take over-the-counter painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. Always read the patient information that comes with your medicine. If you’re worried about anything, or have any questions, ask your pharmacist for advice.

A general anaesthetic can affect you in many ways. You may find you’re not so coordinated or that it’s difficult to think clearly. This should pass within 24 hours. In the meantime, don’t drive, drink alcohol, operate machinery or sign anything important. Always follow your surgeon’s advice.

You may be able to walk around almost straight after your surgery. But this will depend on why you had surgery and the type of surgery you had. Some surgeons recommend a week or two of rest, followed by gentle exercise and then sports later on.

After around two to three weeks, you may be able to do some more strenuous activities. Stick to walking, swimming, gentle cycling and light exercise, as long as you’re comfortable. If you’re swimming, you may find breaststroke difficult. Avoid impact sports for at least six weeks, and always check with your surgeon first. You may not be able to do some sports for the first six months. Surgeons often have a post-surgery exercise plan that you can follow.

You may feel ready to drive again by around the third week after keyhole knee surgery, but follow your surgeon’s advice. It’s important to let your insurance company know about your arthroscopy. Some companies have strict policies and won’t insure a driver until several weeks after their surgery.

Getting back to work or your daily routine may help you recover more quickly. But how much time you need to take off work after your knee surgery will depend on your job. If you work in an office, you may be able to go back to work within a week or two. If your job involves heavy physical work, you may need to take up to six weeks off. Your surgeon and employer should be able to advise you.

You should avoid travelling by air for at least four to six days after your surgery. If you want to travel, you may have to delay your trip because of the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This will depend on whether you have any other risk factors for DVT (such as your age) and the length of your flight. After having knee surgery under a general anaesthetic, your risk of DVT is much higher than if you hadn’t had surgery.

Always tell your surgeon if you’re planning to fly and follow their advice. It’s worth contacting the airlines to check their own policies.

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8 Responses

BASHIR says:

August 24, 2019 at 12:02 pm

I see I have swelling after arthroscopic knee surgery,is it normal?

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1. Iranian Surgery Adviser says:
  
  August 24, 2019 at 1:27 pm
  
  What to expect after Arthroscopic knee surgery. It is normal to have swelling and discomfort in the knee for several days or a week after your arthroscopic knee surgery. Apply ice bags or use the Cryocuff you were given to control swelling. Ice can be used 20-30 minutes at a time, every hour or two.
  
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north says:

September 3, 2019 at 9:14 am

Hi.i wanna know that What is the most common knee surgery?

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1. Iranian Surgery Adviser says:
  
  September 3, 2019 at 1:03 pm
  
  The most common knee surgeries involve arthroscopy — a surgical technique used to repair many different types of knee problems — or knee replacement.
  
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samuel-g says:

September 17, 2019 at 8:54 am

What can I expect after arthroscopic knee surgery?

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1. Iranian Surgery Adviser says:
  
  September 18, 2019 at 11:44 am
  
  What to Expect after Arthroscopic Knee Surgery.
  It is normal to have swelling and discomfort in the knee for several days or a week following your arthroscopic knee surgery. Apply ice bags or use the Cryo cuff you were given to control swelling. Ice should be applied 20-30 minutes at a time, every hour or two.
  
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ENZO says:

September 24, 2019 at 8:56 am

How long does a knee arthroscopy take?

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1. Iranian Surgery Adviser says:
  
  September 24, 2019 at 12:33 pm
  
  How long does the surgical procedure take and what exactly is done? The actual surgery time is usually about 30 minutes. If extensive work is needed, the procedure may last up to 45 minutes. Most people “go to sleep completely” during surgery with a general anesthetic.
  
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