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How to Prepare
Before your orthopaedist or orthopaedic surgeon performs the surgery, they may have you:
- Get a physical exam, blood work and urine analysis to get a sense of any problems that could arise.
- Adjust certain medications like blood thinners.
- Get any health-related issues like diabetes or high blood pressure under control.
When choosing an orthopaedic surgeon, keep the following things in mind:
- Orthopaedic surgeons are medical doctors or osteopaths with an MD or DO degree who should have completed a residency in orthopaedics.
Recovery & Rehabilitation

Day of Procedure
Arthroscopic procedures are typically conducted as outpatient surgeries that do not require a hospital stay. The type of anesthesia given will depend on the procedure and the preference of the patient and medical team. An intravenous (IV) catheter will likely be placed to deliver the anesthetic, and to make sure that the right fluid balance is maintained during the procedure.
Post-Surgery
Early on, patients may experience some swelling and discomfort in the knee. This may last for several days after the surgery.
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Lifestyle Changes
Little changes in your lifestyle can make a big difference in caring for your knee — from maintaining a healthy weight to exercising correctly.

Knee Anatomy
It is often said that the knee is the largest joint in the body. The knee itself is actually comprised of four separate joints.