Knee arthroscopy surgery in Chester

Why choose Nuffield Health Chester Hospital for my knee arthroscopy?

The Nuffield Health Grosvenor in Chester has been a leading private hospital in Cheshire for over 40 years. Our modern hospital features state-of-the-art treatment facilities in a spotlessly clean environment.

Care at The Grosvenor is personal to every patient. From your initial consultation through to your knee arthroscopy procedure and any follow-up appointments, you will see the same specialist knee consultant. Our team of compassionate nurses will make sure you feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible both before and after your surgery. We have plenty of free parking too, for when your relative or friend comes to drive you home.

Your treatment package includes any aftercare you may need for a speedy recovery. If you're finding it difficult getting back to daily activities, a physiotherapist can help you at our on-site gym.

What happens during a knee arthroscopy?

• Your orthopaedic surgeon can diagnose problems such as torn cartilage, ligament damage and arthritis by undertaking a knee arthroscopy
  
• A knee arthroscopy is usually performed under general anaesthetic
• The knee arthroscopy operation usually takes between half an hour and three-quarters of an hour
• Your surgeon in Chester will make 2 or 3 small incisions and insert a tiny camera to examine the inside of your knee joint
• They will wash out any loose material caused by wear of the joint surfaces
• It is usually possible for your surgeon to trim or repair a torn cartilage without needing to make a larger cut.

After your knee surgery

• Once your operation is over, you’ll be taken to the recovery room where you will wake from the anaesthetic
• Your wounds, blood pressure and pulse will be checked carefully by our nurses
• You should be able to go home the same day as your operation
• You won’t be able to drive, so you will need to arrange for someone to collect you from hospital.

How soon will I recover from knee arthroscopy?

• Depending on the level of repair done the arthroscopy procedure causes very little tissue damage
• Most patients recovery fairly quickly
• Your knee will be swollen and sore for the first week following your arthroscopy procedure
• Most of our patients return to normal activities within 2 - 3 weeks
• Please discuss any concerns you have regarding your recovery with your orthopaedic surgeon.

Most people make a good recovery and return to normal activities following knee arthroscopy. As with any surgery there can be complications:

• Pain
• Bleeding
• Infection of the surgical site (incision)
• Scarring
• Blood clots (DVT - deep vein thrombosis)
• Difficulty passing urine

Specific complications of knee arthroscopy might include:

• Damage to the nerves around the knee
• Developing a lump under the wounds
• Severe pain, stiffness and loss of use of the knee.