Knee Arthroscopy
by
Kevin P. Murphy, M.D.
Partial Menisectomy
Meniscal Repair
Chondroplasty
Synovectomy
General Information
 I am honored that you have selected me as your
surgeon, and I consider it a privilege to provide you with
the highest level of surgical care.
 Please read through this disc as it will explain the
process you will go through before and after surgery.
 Please contact me if you have any problems or
questions.
Pre-operative Evaluation
 You will be seen by my Physician Assistant
pre-operatively
 Your consent form will include partial
menisectomy, possible meniscal repair,
chondroplasty and synovectomy. This will
allow me to fix any possible problems that I
may find.
 The potential complications from surgery
include, but are not limited to: infection,
nerve injury, loss of motion, and possible
failure of repair
Pre-operative Evaluation
•You will receive prescriptions for post-op pain
medication
•Physical Therapy may be done at Center One or
Riverside. If these locations are not convenient, you
may obtain a prescription to take elsewhere
•If you were given a form for medical clearance, this
must be accomplished prior to surgery
•You will be notified by the surgery center for your
time of arrival the day before your surgery
Surgery Day
 Arrive at the surgery center at your scheduled time
 You will speak with a representative of Pain Reduction Concepts Inc.,
and be given a TENS unit to help with post-op pain and swelling.
 When it is time, you will be taken back to the OR and put to sleep
 The procedure will generally take about 20min.
 Upon completion of the procedure, you will be taken to the recovery
room where you will remain for approximately 45min or until it is
deemed safe for you to go home.
 The TENS unit will be placed on and any further assistance or
instruction regarding the device will be given at this time.
 Dr.Murphy and/or his physician assistant will talk to your family
members immediately following the procedure to explain what was
done and answer any questions.
Post-Operative
•You are allowed to walk on your knee the day of
your surgery; you may bend it and place full weight
on it, but it is encouraged to limit your activities to
inside the house for a few days.
•For the first few days you should keep your leg
elevated on pillows to help reduce swelling. While
doing so, pump your ankle to squeeze your calf
muscle and help prevent any clots.
Post-Operative
 Start using anti-inflammatory medication right away-ensure
you eat something prior to taking the medication; for pain
that is not relieved by that mediation, use the other pain
medication you were prescribed.
 In addition to medication, use the prescribed TENS unit as
directed. This is not a substitute for the pain medication, but
will help to further reduce post-op pain and swelling.
 Apply Ice to the knee for 20 min on / 20 min off during the
day for 3 days
 This can be done while using the TENS unit.
Post-Operative
 Keep bandage dry for 2 days
 You may shower, but keep bandage out of the direct flow of
water for 2 days; you may find it helpful to wrap your knee
with saran wrap to help keep it dry
 Remove bandage on day 3, shower, place Band-Aids over
incisions
 No soaking knee in water, like you would if you were to bathe
or go swimming for about 3 weeks.
 Start Physical Therapy within one week
 Bring the TENS unit to your first Physical Therapy
appointment so the Therapist can make any necessary
changes.
2 week Follow-up
 You will be seen about 2 weeks from surgery by my
Physician Assistant for suture removal
 Please bring your pictures/disc for review if you would
like an explanation of the procedure
 Therapy should be ongoing
 Continue to use the TENS unit as needed for pain,
swelling, and/or muscle spasms.
 You be returned to light duty at work
 Please ask for Dr Murphy if you are having problems
6 week Follow-up
 You will be seen at 6 weeks by my Physician
Assistant for re-check
 If you are having pain that restricts motion, a
cortisone injection will be offered
 Therapy may be complete or still on going; if it
has been completed but more therapy is
deemed necessary you will be given another
prescription for continued physical therapy
 You will be returned to limited duty at work
 Please ask for Dr Murphy if you are having any
problems
12 week Follow-up
 You will see Dr Murphy and/or his physician
assistant at this visit
 You should have near full motion and strength
 Pain should be minimal
 You will typically be directed to home exercises
and should continue to work on building
strength for your knee
 You should be at unrestricted work
Contact Numbers
 Office – 904-634-0640
 Dr Murphy’s Medical Assistant- ext 1062
 Call for any problems during business hours
 After hours / weekends- call office number – recording will give you
pager for on call team
 Pain Reduction Concepts Inc.
 Adam Frisbie – 904-424-7020
 Steve Ross – 904-591-1974
 Roger Bowers – 904-610-1685
 If you have an emergency situation, call 911
 For more information, please visit: www.jaxsportsdoc.com