Arthroscopy

What kind of outcome is typical for arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat a range of joint, tendon, and ligament issues, such as knee pain, ligament tears, rotator cuff tears, arthritis, wrist pain, and more.

What are the risks of not having arthroscopic surgery?

If you need arthroscopy and you don’t have it, it may delay your healthcare provider’s ability to accurately diagnose your issue and outline an effective course of treatment—or an untreated issue that could be repaired with arthroscopic surgery may get worse.

What are the alternatives to arthroscopy?

関節の問題の解決策として関節鏡検査を選択する前に、代替案を検討することをお勧めします。これらには、運動と減量、理学療法、投薬、栄養補助食品、関節置換手術が含まれます。

全身麻酔で考えられる副作用にはどのようなものがありますか?

考えられる副作用としては、吐き気や嘔吐、口渇、喉の痛み、筋肉痛、頭痛、打撲傷（点滴による）、かゆみ、震えや寒さ、排尿困難、眠気などが挙げられます。高齢の患者では、記憶喪失や一時的な混乱が起こる可能性があります。

What are possible side effects and complications of arthroscopy?

While they’re rare, potential complications to arthroscopy include allergic reaction to anesthesia, blood clots, damage to surrounding tissue or nerves, infection, and excessive bleeding or swelling.

How safe is arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a relatively safe procedure compared to open surgery. You should also know that Hancock Regional Hospital has been rated one of the safest hospitals in America by リープフロッグ・グループ、全国的な非営利医療監視組織。そして、インディアナ州で最も安全な病院に選ばれました。 ローン研究所病院のインデックス。

How do I know if arthroscopy is right for me?

You might be a good candidate for arthroscopy if you have an injured joint, cartilage, tendon, or ligament. Arthroscopy is an option if you don’t get relief from nonsurgical treatments, such as medications, physical therapy, and rest.

Do I have options for anesthesia for arthroscopic surgery?

Options for arthroscopic surgery include local anesthesia, which will block the sensation where the surgery is being performed, regional anesthesia, which will numb the bottom half of your body, and general anesthesia, which will induce unconsciousness.

What issue does arthroscopy solve?

Arthroscopy is a safe, effective way to examine joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons and perform treatments.

How is arthroscopy done?

During arthroscopy, an orthopedic surgeon makes two or three incisions in the treatment area. The surgeon inserts the arthroscope and any other necessary instruments into the small incisions. Images are sent from the arthroscope to a monitor, so the surgeon can examine joints, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The images are used to diagnose or surgically treat the problem. The arthroscope is removed, and the incision is closed with stitches or staples and a bandage.

What happens if my symptoms get worse while I wait for arthroscopic surgery?

Your surgical team will evaluate the situation and help you make a choice that’s right for you and your health. Temporary treatments might be used if your surgery is rescheduled.

Why might I have to wait to have arthroscopic surgery?

In some cases, it takes time for a patient’s body to be ready for surgery. For example, if you have another medical issue including another surgical procedure or an illness, we might wait to schedule surgery. Your health and safety are our top priorities, so we schedule surgeries when they’re best for our patients.

外科チームは私の病歴を知っていますか?

あなたの健康履歴は編集され、手術前、手術中、手術後にチームが利用できるようになります。あなたが Hancock Health の患者の場合、私たちはシステム内のあなたの記録にアクセスできます。そうでない場合は、医師と協力して必要な情報を入手します。

どの外科医のアドバイスに従うべきかをどのように決定すればよいですか?

私たちの外科医であろうとなかろうと、あなたが安心できる外科医と一緒に仕事をする必要があります。

Do I have to get a second or third opinion for arthroscopic surgery?

セカンドオピニオンまたはサードオピニオンはいつでも受けることができますが、必須ではありません。

What should I bring to my first appointment with a surgeon to talk about arthroscopic surgery?

• 保険のご案内  
• かかりつけ医からの病歴を含む医療記録
• The most recent diagnostic labs and imaging (Not sure where to go? Check out ゲートウェイ・ハンコック・ヘルスすぐに出入りでき、病院で支払うよりも平均 70% 安い支払いで済みます。)

Do I need a referral to see a surgeon about arthroscopic surgery?

Your health insurance provider may require you to get a referral from your primary care provider to see a surgeon about arthroscopic surgery.

麻酔が切れるまでどれくらいかかりますか？

It takes about an hour for general anesthesia to wear off, but you may notice the effects for a day or so. It usually takes 30 minutes to an hour for local anesthesia to wear off, though the effects can last a few hours.

What do I need to bring to the hospital the day of my arthroscopic surgery?

Anything you’ll need for an overnight stay, including a change of underwear, a sweatshirt, glasses or contacts, headphones, and your medications.

薬をもらうたびに名前と生年月日を聞かれるのはなぜですか?

自分に処方された薬を確実に服用するための安全対策です。

私の手術チームにはなぜこれほど多くの人がいるのですか?

In addition to the surgeon, you have an anesthesiologist, who handles your anesthesia, nurses—some of them specialize in working with patients and others assist the surgeon—and support staff, who get you checked in and out, compile your records, and more. They all work together, performing their individual jobs, so the procedure is as successful as possible.

Will I need someone to take me home after arthroscopic surgery?

あなたと他のドライバーの安全のために、次のことを行ってください。 誰かがあなたを家まで送ってくれる必要があります。乗り物をお持ちでない場合は、手配をお手伝いいたします。

What should I expect right before arthroscopic surgery?

• 手術の数時間前に到着し、術前待合室に案内されます。
• 衣服や装飾品をすべて脱いで、病衣を着ます。 （貴重品は安全な場所に保管するか、ご家族に預けさせていただく場合がございます。） 
• 必要な書類に署名すると、術前看護師がバイタルサインを測定し、薬を確認し、質問に答えます。
• 麻酔科医と手術チームのメンバーに会います。それらはあなたの体の手術の位置をマークします。 
• IV (静脈ライン) が手または腕に設置され、全身麻酔を含む薬の投与が可能になります。別の種類の麻酔を使用する場合は、注射が行われます。
• 手術の時間になると、担架に乗って手術室へ運ばれます。

手術前に食事をしてはいけないのはなぜですか?

食べ物や唾液などの異物を肺に吸い込む誤嚥の危険性があります。これは、手術の麻酔により、胃の内容物が肺に入るのを阻止する体の能力が損なわれるために発生することがあります。

How should I prepare for arthroscopic surgery?

You’ll probably be instructed not to eat anything after midnight on the day of your surgery, and you might also be told to stop taking certain medications or dietary supplements.

How long will I be in the hospital after arthroscopic surgery?

Most arthroscopic surgery is outpatient, and you will be released within a few hours of the completion of your surgery.

How long will I be under for arthroscopic surgery?

If your surgery requires general anesthesia, you will be anesthetized during the entire procedure and a few minutes afterward. If regional or local anesthesia is used, you will remain awake but you won’t feel pain.

How long will arthroscopic surgery take?

Arthroscopy typically takes under an hour.

私の様子について家族はいつ連絡されますか?

Our associates will get information from the surgical team in the operating room during your surgery and keep them updated. Following the procedure, your surgeon will talk with them in person.

What will happen during arthroscopic surgery?

手術中はマスクを通して酸素を呼吸し、チームはバイタルサインを追跡します。

Will I need to fill any prescriptions or take medication after arthroscopic surgery?

You may be prescribed pain medication, anticoagulants, and/or other symptom-reducing medications.

How soon after arthroscopic surgery can I eat or drink?

すぐには食べたり飲んだりできない場合があり、1 ～ 3 日間透明な流動食を摂るよう求められる場合があります。その後は固形物に戻っても構いませんが、スープ、プリン、ヨーグルトなどの消化の良いものをお勧めします。

Will I receive pain medication right after arthroscopic surgery?

ほとんどの場合、患者は手術直後に鎮痛剤を受け取ります。

How soon after arthroscopic surgery will I be up and moving around?

This depends on the arthroscopy surgery. Typically, you will be able to return to work and some normal activities within a few days. It’s important to follow the recommendations of your surgery and physical therapy teams throughout your recovery process.

手術後、いつ主治医と話せますか?

手術直後、回復室にいる間、外科医と話すことができます。

How will I know if arthroscopy worked?

外科医があなたの手術について話し合います。

What can I expect right after arthroscopy?

手術後は回復室に移動し、体の感覚が戻り始めたら鎮痛剤を投与します。回復室を出た後は病室に連れて行かれ、一緒に来た友人や家族に会うことになります。

What are payment options like for arthroscopic surgery at Hancock Health?

Hancock Health は、すべての患者が手頃な価格で優れた治療を受けられるよう支援することに尽力しています。お支払いオプションの詳細については、こちらをご覧ください。 HancockRegionalHospital.org の請求と保険に関する FAQ ページ。

Will Medicare cover arthroscopic surgery?

Medicare parts A and B will cover the cost of arthroscopic surgery, but it’s important for your doctor to indicate that the surgery is medically necessary.

Will insurance cover arthroscopy?

In most cases, insurance will cover most of the costs associated with arthroscopy. To obtain your possible out-of-pocket expenses, use our 価格見積りツール。

How much does arthroscopic surgery cost?

に相談してください。 価格透明性ツール at HancockRegionalHospital.org for an idea of how much arthroscopic surgery might cost.