Great for Recovery from Arthroscopic Knee Surgery!
For joint support after arthroscopic surgery, a built-in inverted horseshoe foam pad provides anterior knee compression. Medial/lateral stays offer additional stability.
Arthroscopic surgery is performed for a number of reasons, such as
- Removing bone or cartilage from the knee space (this can lead to knee pain relief!)
- Removing or repairing torn ligaments, acl tears, and meniscus tears
- Removing inflamed joint lining, and
- Draining fluid for knee swelling and bursitis
After the surgery, you'll need protective support- that's the whole purpose of the Cartilage Knee Sleeve.
What are its features?
- Inverted horseshoe foam compression pad
- Medial/lateral spiral stays
- Heavy knit cotton elastic sleeve
How do I measure myself for the right size?
Take your measurement 6" above mid-patella. That is, go 6" above your kneecap, and wrap a sewing-type tape measure around your thigh at that point. Use the diameter you measure here to choose your size.
SIZING:
XS 13" - 15 1/2"
S 15 1/2" - 18 1/2"
M 18 1/2"- 21
L 21" - 23 1/2"
XL 23 1/2" - 26 1/2"
XXL 26 1/2" - 29 1/2"
More Tips for Recovery from Arthroscopic Surgery
Keep the incisions clean and dry. Change your bandages as directed. Rest your knee, elevate it and apply ice packs as you have been instructed. Follow the rehabilitation program developed by your doctor and physical therapist. Your doctor will tell you when to return for a follow-up office visit. At this visit, the doctor removes any sutures (stitches) and assesses the condition of your joint. Additional visits may be scheduled based on the specific type of surgery and your progress.
When to Call Your Doctor
Call your Doctor immediately if you:
- Have increased pain or swelling in the affected joint, especially if the joint is also hot, tender and red
- Develop a fever
- See fluid draining from an incision site, especially fluid that is bloody, foul-smelling or discolored
- Notice that a stitch has come undone, or that the area near a stitch is red and tender
- Develop numbness or tingling near your repaired joint — for example, if your fingers tingle or feel numb after your wrist is repaired.
