Questions for your doctor:
- What do you think is causing my problem?
- Is there more than one condition (or disease) that could be causing my problem?
- What is the likely course of this condition? What is the long-term outlook with and without treatment?
- How effective is this procedure for diagnosing or correcting the problem?
- How safe is this procedure?
- What are my alternative treatment options? How effective is each treatment option? What are the risks and benefits of each treatment option?
- If my symptoms worsen, what should I do on my own? When should I contact you?
Resources
Please visit these resources for more information:
Arthroscopy. Updated July 2008 by: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. National Institutes of Health
Arthroscopy. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). 1998-2010.
Arthritis Health Center. Arthroscopy. 2009. WebMD.
What is arthroscopy? Accessed 2010. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Log in to Benefit Tracker
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