Can knee arthroscopy cause scoliosis and pain?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have mild scoliosis, convex to the left, and was wondering if a left knee arthroscopy can be the cause of my posture and/or pain issues. For example, sitting or standing. Also, having scoliosis, would that cause a blood clot (pulmonary embolism) after this surgery? I am a severe asthmatic.
Kindly guide.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Scoliosis is a structural problem, and knee pain will not cause this. Arthroscopy can rarely lead to the formation of a blood clot; however, it is not a known risk factor for DVT (deep vein thrombosis), as you are likely to mobilize very quickly, and the procedure is usually brief. Scoliosis does not add to the risks either.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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