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 SurgiKure
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
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.