Blood Clots

Another risk arthroscopy involves is of blood clotting. Incision needs to be done properly in order to prevent blood clotting from occurring and should be stitched with utter concentration. One can take aspirin to reduce the chances of blood clotting.   

Recovery

ice pack being applied to the kneeOne of the positive aspects of arthroscopy is that it does not take much time and one does not have to effort a lot for that. As the patient can get a discharge from the hospital hours after surgery, the doctor gives them few tips that they can follow to recover in no time.

  1. Taking rest as much as possible
  2. Putting the leg up in the air for many days and hours
  3. Rubbing ice packs on the affected area and surrounding it

Exercises

It goes without saying that exercise can help a lot in alleviating the pain post-surgery. The patient should do exercises pre and post surgery. The must do exercises are not complicated one but simple stretchings. The physical therapist can also help. After few days of regular exercising, the full recovery is assured.