Is Arthroscopic "Exploratory" Surgery Very Low Risk?

[Raul_SJ]

As long as the Doctor just "explores" and does not repair or remove anything, is there much risk of pain being worse than before? I once had a Doctor suggest exploratory surgery for Chondramalacia. The pain is mild but I don't mind doing it if the surgery risk is low.

I have had several clients whose doctors wanted to perform arthroscopic surgery as a type of “exploratory surgery” to see if there is anything going on in the knee that an MRI, CT, or X-ray missed. Unfortunately, this left them in more pain than before the surgery. If your doctor recommends that you have “exploratory surgery,” I would make sure and ask your doctor if it is necessary before proceeding.

No matter how “NON” invasive a surgery is, surgery is surgery. And your body faces the trauma and pain that comes with being cut and probed. The average recovery time for an arthroscopy is four to six weeks and that is assuming that the surgery was successful. It is important to weigh your options in order to determine if arthroscopic surgery is the right choice for your injury.

http://www.thekneepainguru.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-arthroscopic-surgery/​

 

[scotus]

Is it free of charge?

 

[ollinger]

Exploratory surgery is a term that predates CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, from a time when doctors didn't know what they'd find when they went in. These days, one generally knows what's there ahead of time.

 

[cedm]

"Risk" would be seeking surgical advice from an Internet tennis forum.

 

[moonballs]

"Risk" would be seeking surgical advice from an Internet tennis forum.

Useless comment. People can seek advice doesn't mean they are following them blindly.

Besides, whoever follows your advice must ignore it because it is from "an Internet tennis forum".