Knee arthroscopy is knee surgery that serves the purpose of treating and repairing damaged knees. Jumping rope after a knee arthroscopy may be allowed after a full recuperation has been completed, depending upon your individual situation and health condition. Consult with your surgeon and/or physical therapy before engaging in any physical activity after your surgery.
Facts
Knee arthroscopy is an orthopedic surgical procedure that is usually performed on an outpatient basis, with the average arthroscopy procedures taking between 30 and 90 minutes, according to MayoClinic.com. Knee arthroscopy involves the surgeon placing buttonhole-sized incisions alongside the knee and inserting a camera-containing surgical instrument known as arthroscope to look inside the affected knee and possibly repair knee damage. Arthroscopy can include grinding, grasping, pulling and sucking out unwanted debris. Findings also help determine treatment options and diagnosis of knee problems. Surgical outcome will varying according to the initial degree of knee injury, with the more severe damage requiring more extensive recuperation time and less likelihood of total joint use. Outcome also depends upon muscle strength before surgery, with individuals possessing stronger muscles needing less recuperation time, according to the Orthopedic Associates of West Florida.
Treatment
Knee arthroscopy can be used to treat a variety of knee ailments, including torn ligaments and tendons, infections, bone spurs, inflamed joint linings, tissue overgrowth and scar tissue within the knee, according to MayoClinic.com. Arthroscopy can also be used to remove loose bone fragments or other floating items from the knee area.
Activity Level
On the average, unless you never jumped rope before your knee arthroscopy, you can expect to return to the activity between eight to 10 weeks after your surgery, according to the Orthopedic Associates of West Florida. If you are obese or extremely overweight, however, it is not recommended that you engage in higher-intensity level activities, such as jumping rope, due to the extreme stress placed upon the joint. General guidelines state that activities involving any significant joint impact be avoided by any knee arthroscopy patient. Also avoid using twisting maneuvers that may damage your knee.
Considerations
Any invasive surgery, such as knee arthroscopy, involves risks. Complications that may occur after surgery include blood clots, infections and tissue damage, according to MayoClinic.com. Consider contacting your doctor if you experience any extended periods of redness or swelling, shortness of breath, tingling, incision drainage or fever over 100.4 F. Remember to use the R.I.C.E. treatment plan after performing any exercise, such as jumping rope. R.I.C.E. stands for: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, according to Mayo Clinic.com. Using this protocol will decrease swelling and pain levels.
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