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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost Average | $6,400 - $17,400 | Free Quote |
Shoulder Repair Surgery Cost Average | $5,700 - $15,600 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Barranca Surgical Center | Irvine | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Arcadia Outpatient Surgery Center | Arcadia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Huntington Outpatient Surgery Center | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Oasis Surgery Center | Palmdale | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Linden Crest Surgery Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West Coast Surgery Center | Los Alamitos | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Century City Doctors Hospital | Los Angeles | Acute Care Hospital |
Top Surgeons | West Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
2001 Surgery Center | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Diagnostic and Surgical Center | Alhambra | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newport Centre Outpatient Surgery Facilities | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
United Surgery Medical Center | Montebello | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center | Baldwin Park | Acute Care Hospital |
California Orthopaedic Med Clinic | Beverly Hills | Ortho Surgery Center |
Kerlan-jobe Surgery Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mesa Surgicenter | Fullerton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center | Newhall | Ortho Surgery Center |
Brea Surgical Center | Brea | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center | Los Angeles | Acute Care Hospital |
Del Rey Surgery Center | Marina Del Rey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Ambulatory Surgery Center | Alhambra | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Medical Plaza Orthopedic Surgery Center | Santa Monica | Ortho Surgery Center |
North Orange County Surgery Center | Anaheim | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
University Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery | Los Angeles | Ortho Surgery Center |
Antelope Valley Surgery Center | Lancaster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Coast Ambulatory Surgicenter | San Clemente | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Gate Ambulatory Surgical Center | South Gate | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ocean Surgicenter | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Regency Surgery Center | Encino | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sunflower Surgical Institute | Costa Mesa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valencia Outpatient Surgical Center | Santa Clarita | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Palmdale Lancaster Surgery Center | Lancaster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Surgical Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center | Los Angeles | Ortho Surgery Center |
Camden Surgery Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Monterey Park Outpatient Surgery Center | Monterey Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgical Suite of Southern California | Long Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pasadena Surgery Center | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Anaheim Surgicenter | Anaheim | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ocean Park Health Surgery Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Santa Ana Outpatient Surgery Center | Santa Ana | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Long Beach Advanced Orthopedic Medical Center | Long Beach | Ortho Surgery Center |
Beverly Hills Canter for Arthroscopic and Outpatient Surgery | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Third Street Surgery Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgicare of La Veta | Orange | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Santa Monica Surgical Center | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Starpoint Health | Irvine | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orthopaedic Hospital | Los Angeles | Acute Care Hospital |
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center | Long Beach | Acute Care Hospital |
Wardlow Surgery Center | Long Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
California Surgical Institute | Brea | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Coastal Surgery Center | Huntington Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sph Irvine | Irvine | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mission Surgery Center | Mission Viejo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Olive View-ucla Medical Center | Sylmar | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center | Harbor City | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center | Bellflower | Acute Care Hospital |
Valencia Surgical Center | Valencia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Euclid Outpatient Surgery Center | Fountain Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wilshire Surgicenter | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Silver Orthopedic Medical Centers | Encino | Ortho Surgery Center |
Diamond Bar Surgery Center | Diamond Bar | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Crown Valley Surgery Center | Mission Viejo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Coast Surgery Center | Torrance | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sherman Way Surgical Center | Reseda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Four Seasons Surgery Centers of Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center - Encino | Encino | Acute Care Hospital |
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center | Fountain Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Boulevard Surgicenter | Encino | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Irvine Multi Specialty Surgical Care | Irvine | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Long Beach | Long Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Downey Surgical Clinic | Downey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Buena Vista Surgery Center | Burbank | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West Wilshire Medical Surgical Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacifica Outpatient Surgery Center | Huntington Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mazzocco Ambulatory Surgical Center | Van Nuys | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lido Surgical Institute | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge | Acute Care Hospital |
Serra Community Medical Clinic Surgery Center | Sun Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Reagan Street Surgery Center | Los Alamitos | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Torrance Outpatient Surgery Center | Torrance | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newport Coast Surgery Center | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Birch Outpatient Surgery Center | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West Coast Outpatient Surgery Center | Garden Grove | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hoag Hospital | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
M/S Surgery Center | Lynwood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orthopedic Medical Center, An Inc Medical Clinic | Reseda | Ortho Surgery Center |
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center | Los Angeles | Acute Care Hospital |
San Gabriel Ambulatory Surgery Center | San Gabriel | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Los Angeles Surgical Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Westside Multispecialty Surgery Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Studio City Surgical Center | Studio City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Center for Ambulatory Surgical Treatment | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newport Beach Surgery Center | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bolsa Outpatient Surgery | Westminster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Main Street Specialty Surgery Center | Orange | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Oc Regional Surgical Center | Orange | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
La Peer Surgery Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lakeside Surgery Center | Glendale | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Directed Interventional Surgery Center | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northridge Advanced Surgery Center | Northridge | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Comprehensive Outpatient Surgery Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
WMG Procedure Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Los Alamitos Surgery Center | Los Alamitos | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Center for Outpatient Surgery | Whittier | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
USA Advanced Care Surgical Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Westminster Surgery Center | Westminster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sunset Surgical Center | West Covina | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Roxbury Surgery Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Foothill Ranch Surgery and Medical Center | Foothill Ranch | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Foothill Gateway Surgery Center | Lake Forest | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West Hills Surgical Center | West Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Good Samaritan Hospital | Los Angeles | Acute Care Hospital |
Lancaster Community Hospital | Lancaster | Acute Care Hospital |
Western Orthopedic Medical Center | Huntington Park | Ortho Surgery Center |
Mile Square Surgery Center | Fountain Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Coast Surgical Center | Torrance | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orangewood Surgical Center | Orange | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sampson Medical Corporation | Montebello | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Eden Surgical Center | Calabasas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Miracle Mile Medical Center | Los Angeles | Acute Care Hospital |
Four Seasons Surgery Centers of Encino | Encino | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
LE Surgical | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Back Institute Surgery Center of Beverly Hills | Beverly Hills | Ortho Surgery Center |
Saint Jude Medical Center | Fullerton | Acute Care Hospital |
Antelope Valley Hospital | Lancaster | Acute Care Hospital |
West Coast Center for Surgeries | San Clemente | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mid-wilshire Surgery Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Foothill Ranch Surgi-center | Foothill Ranch | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Memorialcare Surgical Center at Saddleback | Laguna Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Hills Surgery Center | Laguna Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Comprehensive Ambulatory Surgical Medical Center | El Monte | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Venice Beach Surgical Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Encino Surgical Medical Center | Encino | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center | Panorama City | Acute Care Hospital |
Ocean Park Surgical Center | Venice | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Marina Outpatient Surgery Center | Marina Del Rey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Plaza Surgical Medical Center | Monterey Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tarzana Surgery Center | Tarzana | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | Acute Care Hospital |
The Advanced Surgical Institute | Huntington Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Madison 101 Pasadena Surgery Center | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Glendale Adventist Medical Center | Glendale | Acute Care Hospital |
Brentwood Surgery Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Four Seasons Surgery Centers of Anaheim | Anaheim | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Charleville Surgicenter, A Medical Corp. | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Westwood Surgery Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newport Plaza Surgery Center | Costa Mesa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Beverly Hills Surgery and Medical Center | Lynwood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Los Angeles County - University of Southern California | Los Angeles | Acute Care Hospital |
MD Surgical Solutions | Sherman Oaks | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ocean Surgey Center | Torrance | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Downey Surgery Center | Downey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sherman Oaks Surgery Center | Sherman Oaks | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Harbor-university of California Los Angeles Medical Center | Torrance | Acute Care Hospital |
Specialty Surgical Center of Irvine | Irvine | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Peninsula Outpatient Surgery Center | San Pedro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sherman Oaks Hospital | Sherman Oaks | Acute Care Hospital |
Sunset Ambulatory Surgical Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newport Crest Surgical Center | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Laguna Hills Surgery Center | Laguna Woods | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Surgery Center | Burbank | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Oak Tree ASC | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Center for Orthopedic Surgery | Van Nuys | Ortho Surgery Center |
Glendale Outpatient Surgery Center | Glendale | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Congress Medical Surgery Center | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Beach District Surgery Center | Redondo Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Whittier Outpatient Surgery Center | Whittier | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center | Van Nuys | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
California Specialty Surgery Cneter | Mission Viejo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Specialty Surgical Center of Thousand Oaks | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Century Surgery | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Westside Medical Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sharp Surgery Center | Torrance | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Long Beach Surgical Institute | Long Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Specialty Surgical Center, Arcadia | Arcadia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Spalding Outpatient Surgery Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Robertson Surgical Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Chevy Chase Ambulatory Center | Glendale | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newport Avenue Surgery Institute | Tustin | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - Laguna Hills | Laguna Hills | Acute Care Hospital |
Glendora Surgery Center | Glendora | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Time Surgical Facility | Santa Ana | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Endoscopy and Surgery Center | Fountain Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West Valley Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine | West Hills | Ortho Surgery Center |
Doctors Surgery Center | Fountain Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Encino Place Surgery Center | Encino | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mosaics Surgery Center | Huntington Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Burbank Outpatient Surgery Center | Burbank | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valley Surgicenter | Northridge | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Southern California Minimal Invasive Endoscopy and Surgery | Long Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Regional Valley Surgery Center | Lancaster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newport Center for Special Surgery | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Newport Beach | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgical Institute of Garden Grove | Garden Grove | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tower Outpatient Surgey Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Anaheim Surgicenter | Anaheim | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Surgical Partners | Costa Mesa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Beverly Hills Center for Special Surgery | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pasadena Ambulatory Surgery Center | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - San Clemente | San Clemente | Acute Care Hospital |
Fullerton Surgical Center | Fullerton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Imagebased Surgicenter Corporation | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
International Surgical Institute | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Suburban Medical Center | Paramount | Acute Care Hospital |
Pacific Ambulatory Surgical Center | Encino | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Torrance Surgery Center | Torrance | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Nova Surgicenter | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lasky Clinic Surgical Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Bay Surgical and Spine Institute | Long Beach | Ortho Surgery Center |
California Surgery Center | West Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Oceanview Ambulatory Surgery Center | Laguna Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Los Alamitos Medical Center | Los Alamitos | Acute Care Hospital |
Brand Surgical Institute | Glendale | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Almont Ambulatory Surgery Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pasadena Surgery Center | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Magnolia Surgery Center | Westminster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
2121 Surgery Center | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
University Orthopedics | Rancho Cucamonga | Ortho Surgery Center |
International Orthopedic Center for Joint Disorders | Beverly Hills | Ortho Surgery Center |
Rinaldi Surgery Center | Mission Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Beverly Hills Orthopedic Center | Beverly Hills | Ortho Surgery Center |
Southern California Surgery Center | Huntington Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Avanguard Surgery Center | Tarzana | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valley Multi Specialty Surgery Center | Reseda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South County Orthopedics | Laguna Hills | Ortho Surgery Center |
Antelope Valley Surgical Institute | Lancaster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of South Bay | Torrance | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Manchester Surgical Pavillion | Orange | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Oc Surgery Center | Santa Ana | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Bay Surgery Center | Hermosa Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Parkside Surgical Institute | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
State of the Art Surgery Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Aalpha Surgical Center | Culver City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Casa Colina Surgery Center | Pomona | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newport Bluffs Surgery Center | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newport Center Surgical | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica | Acute Care Hospital |
Pacific Orthopaedic Institute | Los Angeles | Ortho Surgery Center |
Culver City Surgical Center | Culver City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of the Pacific | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sunset Surgicenter | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valley Hand Surgery Center | Van Nuys | Ortho Surgery Center |
20th Street Surgery Center | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Huntington Pointe Surgery Center | Huntington Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Garden Grove Outpatient Surgery Center | Garden Grove | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pasadena Advanced Surgery Institute | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Global Care Surgery Center | Westminster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center | Woodland Hills | Acute Care Hospital |
Hallmark Surgical Center of Northridge | Northridge | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hoag Outpatient Surgery Center | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Foothill Surgery Center | Arcadia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
University of Southern California University Hospital | Los Angeles | Acute Care Hospital |
Laguna Niguel Surgery Center | Laguna Niguel | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Vista Surgical Center | Orange | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Broadway Surgical Institute | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Azusa Surgery Center | Azusa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pacific Surgery Center of Santa Monica | Santa Monica | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Msnbz Surgical Center | Beverly Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
La/oc Surgical Center | Redondo Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orange Coast Surgical Center | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Gabriel Valley Surgical Center | West Covina | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Procedure Center of Irvine | Irvine | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Torrance Memorial Medical Center | Torrance | Acute Care Hospital |
Newport Bay Surgery Center | Newport Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Catalina Island Medical Center | Avalon | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Providence Holy Cross Surgery Center | Mission Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Oakpark Surgery Center | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orthopedic Medical Clinic | Pomona | Ortho Surgery Center |
Huntington Surgery Center | Huntington Beach | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Downtown La Ambulatory Surgical Center | Los Angeles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Arthroscopic Surgery Introduction
Arthroscopic Surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting joints. During Arthroscopic Surgery a physician uses an arthroscope, a small tube shaped instrument, which is inserted into the joint area through very small incisions (as tiny as Ā¼ inch) to perform the necessary treatment. The arthroscope is often used in conjunction with other tools that are inserted through another incision to perform the necessary treatment. Arthroscopic surgery procedures are usually performed in a hospital or outpatient surgical facility by an orthopedic surgeon. The type of anesthesia used (local, spinal, or general) varies, as does the length of the procedure; both depend on the joint that will be operated on, the type and extent of the suspected joint injury, and/or the complexity of the anticipated repair. A procedure done arthroscopically instead of by traditional surgical techniques, usually causes less tissue trauma, results in less pain, and may promote a quicker recovery. Alternatives to arthroscopic surgery usually include medications (ex. anti-inflammatory), therapy or lifestyle changes. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous saline therapy is a relatively new alternative to surgery. Ask your physician if this procedure is appropriate for your condition.
Arthroscopic Surgery Patient Preparation
A complete physical examination will be performed along with other diagnostic tests. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant) or if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the surgery; be sure to read and follow those instructions. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. Arrangements should be made for transportation after the surgery is complete. If you are given a prescription for pain medication, have it filled prior to surgery.
What To Expect During And After Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis and rarely takes more than an hour. Sedatives and painkillers will be administered either intravenously (IV) or applied locally and your vital signs (ex. heart rate, blood pressure, breathing) will be monitored as well. The area around the surgical site may be shaved and the surgical site will be cleansed with an antiseptic solution. The physician will make one or more incisions in the joint area and will perform the surgery using the arthroscope and other surgical instruments. The incisions will be closed with stitches or adhesive strips. A sterile bandage/dressing will be applied.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. The circulation and sensation of the affected extremity will be monitored. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will most often be discharged to go home. Otherwise you will stay in the hospital one or two days. Before being discharged, you will be given instructions about care for your incisions, limits on activities and what you should do to aid your recovery. Notify your physician to report any of the following: fever; redness, swelling, bleeding, or other drainage from the incision site; increased pain around the incision site; or numbness and/or tingling in the affected extremity.
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