How Do You Prepare For Impingement Surgery?
Impingement surgery can be used to correct problems in joints. It is most commonly used for hip and shoulder joints, but can be used for knee and elbow problems too. Impingement is a joint problem that causes pain and tenderness while moving the joint and sometimes even when it’s at rest. You need to prepare for impingement surgery to increase its chance of success. Research which type of surgery is best for your joint problem, as your doctor may recommend either arthroscopic or open surgery. Arthroscopic surgery uses only a few very small incisions and the surgeons guide a tiny camera into your joint to find and correct the problem. Open surgery means that the surgeons use larger incisions to view the joint directly. Find someone to drive you both to and from surgery. Almost all anesthetics will render you unable to drive or operate heavy machinery for several hours after your operation. Plan a rehabilitation program with your doctor. After your joint heals from surgery, you will prob
