{"id":367,"date":"2026-10-21T10:58:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asicclinic.com\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=dgkb_article&#038;p=367"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:58:43","slug":"how-should-i-prepare-for-arthroscopic-surgery","status":"publish","type":"dgkb_article","link":"https:\/\/asicclinic.com\/knowledge-base\/articles\/how-should-i-prepare-for-arthroscopic-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"How should I prepare for arthroscopic surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparation for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asicclinic.com\/best-arthroscopic-surgeon-in-delhi.php\">arthroscopic surgery<\/a> usually includes a medical assessment, review of imaging, anaesthesia evaluation, and instructions about food, medicines, and activity before surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact preparation depends on the procedure and the patient\u2019s overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Before surgery, you may be asked to complete<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blood tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>X-rays or MRI review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anaesthesia assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart tests when medically indicated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review of existing health conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ASIC Clinic advises patients undergoing arthroscopy to bring previous medical records, X-rays, and MRI scans and to follow fasting instructions given by the surgical team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Tell your surgeon about medicines<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inform the surgical and anaesthesia teams about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blood thinners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes medicines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood pressure medicines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allergies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous anaesthesia problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not stop prescribed medicines without medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare for recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the joint and procedure, it can also help to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrange transport home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep crutches or a sling ready if advised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a comfortable recovery area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange help for the first few days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand when physiotherapy will begin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr.&nbsp;Atul Mishra<\/strong> reviews the diagnosis, MRI or other imaging, planned procedure, and expected rehabilitation before surgery so that the patient understands both the operation and recovery pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparation for arthroscopic surgery usually includes a medical assessment, review of imaging, anaesthesia evaluation, and instructions about food, medicines, and activity before surgery. 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