What is the recovery like after arthroscopic surgery?
The recovery after arthroscopic surgery depends on the complexity of the surgery being performed. The small skin incisions usually heal within a week. The general irritation of the operated joint usually takes several weeks to improve. Complex tendon and ligament surgeries may take months to fully recover. Although the outside arthroscopic skin incisions may appear the same, each patient undergoes a unique surgery, and thus, only your surgeon can predict full recovery time. In addition to the surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation is often used to help maximize recovery.
