“How long does it take to recover from arthroscopic elbow surgery?”
I am a 34 year old male. I will have arthroscopic elbow surgery. How long does it take to recover from arthroscopic elbow surgery?
8 Answers
3 weeks depending on the surgeon
That generally depends on what is being done during the surgery. Typically 6 weeks or longer.
Depends on the type of surgery performed. You should ask this question from your surgeon. For most surgeries it is about 3-6 weeks.
Healing of incisions only, but you might be a bit stiff and need PT. If there is any ligament repair or reconstruction, it will be longer
It really depends what is done during the procedure, so ask your doctor. Usually 3-4 weeks till it feels normal, but may be 8 weeks until full work or throwing.
Hope it helps!
Dr. Bose
Hope it helps!
Dr. Bose
Depends on what it was done for. Average is 6-8 weeks.
It usually takes a few days for the swelling and soreness to go away. You can use your arm gently until the soreness goes away.
Recovery after elbow arthroscopy depends on what was performed in surgery. If a simple foreign body was removed or debridement was performed, motion may be initiated immediately and recovery is within 6 weeks. However, if more extensive surgery is required, up to 6 months may be necessary for recovery.
