After a lateral release, followed by a lavage--each done arthroscopically--persisent inflammation of the left knee continues to plague me. At the present time the orthopaedic surgeon prefers to follow the standard four-part series of Orghovisc injections to determine whether this might finally settle down the infllamed synovium. On the other hand, the rheumatologist is highly sceptical, noting that because of abnormally high readings associated with the latest lab analysis of aspirated synovial fluid, the only way to resolve this situation once and for all is to undergo an arthroscopic synovectomy, in order to rid the knee of the corrpupted and soggy synovium.
Has anyone recently undergone such a procedure? If so, what can I expect in terms of post-operative recovery time, et cetera? Are there any alternatives?