If you are suffering from chronic knee pain and have decided to go for arthroscopic knee surgery, you may have a hundred questions, about the surgery, the surgeon and the variety of things to consider before you go under the scalpel. One of the most important questions you may have is how to pick a knee surgeon. The good news is that you can make an informed decision by following the tips offered here.
Advanced Technology
A knee surgery can be a big deal for you. The least you can ask for is pain relief, improved function and motion and improved quality of life.
The best way to get those results is to choose a surgeon who uses the latest innovations and advanced technology, such as arthroscopic or minimally invasive surgery techniques.
Less invasive surgery causes lesser trauma to surrounding tissues, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery time. Such surgery uses only tiny incisions to achieve what open surgery accomplishes with large incisions and tools.
Experienced Surgeon
It may sound obvious but it is important that the knee surgeon you choose has enough experience. Surgery can be a big deal for most people and you can ask exactly what kind of experience your surgeon has.
It is important that you feel can completely trust your knee surgeon. You should be able to feel as if you can ask your surgeon any question at any time in the process. Your surgeon should be able to assure you that you can get any information about your surgery and the recovery process.
Going into surgery can make you anxious. You don’t want additional stress that you can’t trust your surgeon. Ask your surgeon about all available treatment options. A good surgeon would make you feel comfortable and help you make the best choice specifically for you.
Setting Expectations
As mentioned earlier, you and your knee surgeon should be on the same page about the expectations you have from the procedure. What are your needs, goals, concerns and expectations?
Communicate clearly and honestly about what you wish to achieve and listen carefully whether your surgeon can do the same for you.
If you wish to discuss arthroscopic knee surgery in Phoenix with Dr. Farber, please reach out to make an appointment. He would ensure that you feel comfortable with the knee surgery choice you make, and feel confident that you have chosen the right knee surgeon for your needs.
To set up a consultation with one of the best knee doctors in Phoenix, call Phoenix Knee and Knee clinic at 480-219-3342. Dr. Adam Farber is a Board certified, Fellowship trained and an experienced knee surgeon in Phoenix AZ. He has a particular interest in knee arthritis and other treatments in Phoenix.