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?

在決定使用關節鏡檢查來解決關節問題之前，您可能需要考慮其他選擇。其中包括：運動和減重、物理治療、藥物、膳食補充劑和關節置換手術。

全身麻醉可能有哪些副作用？

一些可能的副作用包括噁心和嘔吐、口乾、喉嚨痛、肌肉酸痛、頭痛、瘀傷（來自靜脈注射）、搔癢、發抖和感覺寒冷、排尿困難和嗜睡。老年患者可能會出現記憶喪失和暫時性混亂。

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 蛙跳集團，一個全國性非營利醫療保健監督組織；並被評為印第安納州最安全的醫院 勞恩研究所醫院指數。

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.

手術團隊會知道我的健康史嗎？

您的健康史將在手術前、手術期間和手術後收集並提供給團隊。如果您是 Hancock Health 患者，我們將能夠在我們的系統中存取您的記錄。如果您不這樣做，我們將與您的醫生合作以獲取必要的資訊。

我該如何決定遵循哪位外科醫師的建議？

您應該與您感覺舒服的外科醫生一起工作，無論他是否是我們的外科醫生之一。

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

您隨時可以獲得第二或第三意見，但這不是必需的。

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

• 保險資訊  
• 來自您的初級保健醫生的醫療記錄，包括您的病史
• The most recent diagnostic labs and imaging (Not sure where to go? Check out 蓋特威漢考克健康，您可以快速進出，平均比在醫院少支付 70%。）

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.

麻醉藥效需要多久才能消失？

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.

為什麼每次取藥時都會詢問我的姓名和出生日期？

這是一項安全預防措施，可確保您收到為您開立的藥物。

為什麼我的手術團隊裡有這麼多人？

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?

為了您和其他駕駛者的安全，您將 需要有人開車送你回家。如果您沒有乘車服務，我們會幫您安排乘車服務。

What should I expect right before arthroscopic surgery?

• 您將在手術前幾個小時到達並被護送到術前等候區。
• 您將脫掉所有衣服和珠寶，並穿上病號服。 （您的貴重物品將被放置在安全區域或可能交給家庭成員。） 
• 您將簽署所有必要的文件，術前護理師將測量您的生命徵象、檢查您的藥物並回答任何問題。
• 您將見到您的麻醉師和手術團隊的成員。他們將在您的身體上標記您的手術位置。 
• IV（靜脈注射管）將放置在您的手或手臂上，以便進行藥物治療（包括全身麻醉）。如果您使用不同類型的麻醉劑，您將接受注射。
• 當您進行手術時，您將被擔架推入手術室。

手術前為什麼不能吃東西？

有誤吸風險，這意味著將食物或唾液等異物吸入肺部。發生這種情況是因為手術麻醉劑會損害您的身體阻止胃內容物進入肺部的能力。

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.

我的家人甚麼時候會知道我的狀況？

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?

您將透過面罩呼吸氧氣，您的團隊將在手術時追蹤您的生命徵象。

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?

您可能無法立即進食或飲水，並且可能會要求您在一到三天內遵循清流質飲食。之後，您可以恢復固體食物，但建議使用易消化的食物，包括湯、布丁和優格。

Will I receive pain medication right after arthroscopic surgery?

在大多數情況下，患者在手術後立即接受止痛藥。

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.

手術後我什麼時候可以和我的外科醫生交談？

手術後，當您在復健室時，您可以立即與您的外科醫生交談。

How will I know if arthroscopy worked?

您的外科醫生將與您討論您的手術。

What can I expect right after arthroscopy?

手術後，您將轉移到恢復室，當您開始恢復身體感覺時，您將接受止痛藥。離開復健室後，您將被帶到病房，在那裡您可以見到與您一起來的朋友或家人。

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

Hancock Health 致力於幫助所有患者提供負擔得起的優質護理。要了解有關付款方式的更多信息，請訪問 HancockRegionalHospital.org 上的計費和保險常見問題解答頁面。

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 價格估算工具。

How much does arthroscopic surgery cost?

諮詢 價格透明度工具 at HancockRegionalHospital.org for an idea of how much arthroscopic surgery might cost.