Arthroscopy done, sodding enormous screws out (alas not allowed to keep them, approximately M8-size 75mm hollow bronze screws with ball-head hex insert) – small loose fragment of bone-encased-in-cartilage was removed, probably was the cause of the clicking. Painkillers wearing off, knee feels like it’s been whapped with a cricket bat, but spinal anaesthetic was much less of a deal than I thought.

Curiously the last thing that comes back to you (men) is your genitals. It’s an odd sensation to not have any for a few hours.

Knee assessment “better than [consultant] could possibly have hoped-for, but some damage still evident. More info in 6 weeks followup X-ray.”

Am under orders to “take it easy and keep it elevated and no driving” for 2 days. Apparently I won’t *want* to drive for 4 days. Tomorrow I remove bandages, apply dressings and install a tubigrip to the knee. Should be walking with a stick for a few days, normally(ish) friday, stitches out in 10 days, no flying for 4 weeks.

Pics to follow. 🙂