Arthroscopy

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Results

By Mayo Clinic staff

Your surgeon will review the findings of the arthroscopy with you as soon as possible. You may also receive a written report, as may your primary physician.

After arthroscopic surgery to treat a joint injury or disease, healing may take several weeks. Your surgeon will monitor your progress in follow-up visits and address any problems that arise.

What you can expect
References
  1. Arthroscopy. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://www.orthoinfo.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00109. Accessed June 26, 2012.
  2. Canale ST, et al. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/208746819-4/0/1584/0.html. Accessed June 26, 2012.
  3. Knee arthroscopy. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://www.orthoinfo.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00299. Accessed June 26, 2012.
  4. Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center. Care following lower extremity arthroscopy. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2009.
  5. Stuart MJ (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. June 26, 2012.
MY00130 Aug. 28, 2012

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