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How you prepare
By Mayo Clinic staffExact preparations depend on which of your joints the surgeon is examining or repairing. In general, you should:
- Avoid certain medications. Your doctor may want you to avoid taking medications or dietary supplements that can increase your risk of bleeding.
- Fast beforehand. Depending on the type of anesthesia you'll be having, your doctor may want you to stop eating the evening before your procedure.
- Arrange for a ride. You won't be allowed to drive yourself home after the procedure, so make sure someone will be available to transport you.
- Choose loose clothing. Wear loose, comfortable clothing — baggy gym shorts, for example, if you're having knee arthroscopy — so you can dress easily after the procedure.
References
- What is arthroscopy? American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://www.orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00109. Accessed Feb. 22, 2010.
- Azar FM. General principles of arthroscopy. In: Canale ST, et al. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier: 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/184993470-3/956990704/1584/355.html#4-u1.0-B978-0-323-03329-9..50050-7_2530. Accessed Feb. 22, 2010.
- Knee arthroscopy. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00299. Accessed 2/22/2010.
- Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center. Care following lower extremity arthroscopy. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2009.
- Stuart MJ (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. March 1, 2010.
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