Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
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Perhaps you are thinking of an arthroscopy procedure. The surgeon places small holes around your affected knee and looks inside at your knee structure with a small camera.
Kimberly: "cleaning up your knees" usually means an arthroscopic procedure to 'clip' off any torn cartilage, repair any meniscus tears, remove any extra fluids or any 'floating' objects that don't belong there.
Because this procedure is normally performed via arthroscopy, it is usually done on an out-patient basis. Therefore, you will be able to go home on the same day!
Afterwards, ice, elevation, and sometimes physical therapy. You will be back on your feet pretty soon.
Best wishes,
TheWino