Minimally Invasive Knee Arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy is the most common type of orthopedic surgery. Among different types of knee surgeries, the most common procedure is arthroscopic knee replacement. Surgi Kure provides advanced knee arthroscopy to treat shoulder knee problems. Book appointment with the best orthopedic doctor near you at Surgi Kure.
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What is knee arthroscopy?
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure performed to diagnose and treat knee joint injury and other similar issues. During arthroscopy surgery, the surgeon makes 2-3 tiny incisions over the knee joint to insert an arthroscope and surgical instruments.
The arthroscope has a camera and light attached to it and helps the surgeon visualize internal structures to avoid soft tissue damage. Since the surgery involves minimal incisions, it usually promises a shorter and easier recovery period compared to open surgery.
When is knee arthroscopy required?
Knee arthroscopy is only recommended to patients who have severe knee joint damage or degeneration and haven’t received any significant relief from conservative treatments like medicine, physical therapy, rest, injections, etc. Knee arthroscopy may be suggested for the followed conditions:
- Meniscus tears
- ACL Tear (Anterior cruciate ligament) or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
- Inflammation in the synovial tissue
- Damage of the articular cartilage
- Synovial chondromatosis
- Fracture of the patella
- Patellar malalignment
- Knee sepsis
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Types of knee arthroscopy
- Meniscus surgery: Meniscus surgery is performed for a torn meniscus and involves a variety of techniques such as meniscus repair, meniscectomy, and meniscus reconstruction.
- ACL reconstruction: ACL reconstruction surgery is performed for a tear in the ACL ligament. The ACL is one of the most significant parts of the knee anatomy and is responsible for joint stabilization.
- Lateral release or patella realignment surgery: Lateral release procedure is performed to treat kneecap dislocation.
- Microfracture: Microfracture procedure is performed to stimulate the growth of cartilage to replace damaged tissue.
- Cartilage transfer/OATS: During cartilage transfer surgery, healthy cartilage from other parts of the body is shifted to damaged parts of the joint to improve joint movement.
What happens during knee arthroscopy?
Before the surgery, the orthopedic surgeon will perform a thorough diagnosis. Diagnosis before knee arthroscopy entails physical examination, along with imaging tests like X-rays, shoulder CT scan, MRI, etc.
On the day of the surgery, the surgeon may also perform a blood panel, chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, etc., to assess your vital signs and make sure you can safely undergo the surgery. Following this, the anesthesia will be administered and you will be moved to the operation theater for the surgery. Knee arthroscopy can be performed under general, regional, or local anesthesia.
The surgeon will make a few tiny incisions, called portals, over the knee joint to fill the joint with a sterile solution to improve visibility. Then an arthroscope is inserted to visualize the internal structures. Finally, with the help of the arthroscope, the surgeon will insert the surgical instruments and perform the surgery. After the surgery, the incisions will be closed and bandaged.
The surgery usually lasts less than an hour and then the patient is moved to a recovery room for post-surgery observation to ensure there are no postoperative complications.
What are the benefits of knee arthroscopy?
Knee arthroscopy is extremely safe and very effective in providing the patient relief from their pain without a long recovery period. Compared to conventional/open knee surgery, there are many benefits of knee arthroscopy, such as:
- Smaller incisions
- More accurate diagnosis
- Shorter surgery time
- Less postoperative pain and inflammation
- Minimal trauma to the soft tissues surrounding the surgical site
- Less postoperative pain
- Quicker recovery time
- Minimal scarring
- Fewer chances of postoperative complications
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SurgiKure provides consultation for 30+ diseases and treatments such as Piles, Hernia, Kidney Stones, Cataract, Gynecomastia etc. across 10+ major cities in India.
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Our surgeons spend a lot of time with you to diagnose your condition. You are assisted in all pre-surgery medical diagnostics. We offer advanced laser and laparoscopic surgical treatment. Our procedures are USFDA approved.
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A dedicated Care Coordinator assists you throughout the surgery journey from insurance paperwork, to free commute from home to hospital & back and admission-discharge process at the hospital.
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Post Surgery Care
We offer free follow-up consultations and instructions including dietary tips as well as exercises to every patient to ensure they have a smooth recovery to their daily routines.
