A respected presence in the New York medical community, Dr. Stuart Remer has performed numerous orthopaedic procedures for joint and spine conditions. Among the complex treatments Dr. Stuart Remer has undertaken are joint replacement surgery and arthroscopic surgery of the knee.
In most cases, knee arthroscopy takes from 30 to 45 minutes, and involves the use of an arthroscopic fiber-optic camera and specialized instruments that are introduced to the knee through three or four small incisions. Although the issues addressed vary, the general aim is usually to remove and repair damaged parts of the knee’s cartilage and fibrocartilaginous meniscus. The result of successful surgery is tissues that no longer have rough edges, and smoothly and stably work together to provide support and full joint movement.
Recovery times from knee surgery vary somewhat, with most patients able to do without a walker or crutches within three days, and slight limping for less than a week thereafter. A significant number of people find walking more stable with a cane held in the hand opposite the recovering knee during this period.
It is important to note that normal joint fluid activities can take as long as six weeks to be reestablished following knee surgery. The knee also generally requires at least six weeks of recovery time before activities such as sports are again advisable.
