Knee Arthroscopy benefits - Chandigarh

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to view the knee joint without making a large incision (cut) through the skin and other soft tissues. Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat a wide range of knee problems.

During knee arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your knee joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.

Because the arthroscope and surgical instruments are thin, your surgeon can use very small incisions, rather than the larger incision needed for open surgery. This results in less pain and joint stiffness for patients, and often shortens the time it takes to recover and return to favorite activities.

Common arthroscopic procedures for the knee include:

Partial meniscectomy (removal of the meniscus), repair of a torn meniscus, or meniscus transplantation
Reconstruction of a torn anterior cruciate ligament or posterior cruciate ligament
Removal of inflamed synovial tissue
Trimming or reconstruction of damaged articular cartilage
Removal of loose fragments of bone or cartilage, like those caused by synovial chondromatosis
Treatment of patella (kneecap) problems
Treatment of knee sepsis (infection)

Outcome
Many people return to full, unrestricted activities after arthroscopy. Your recovery will depend on the type of damage that was present in your knee.

Unless you have had a ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, or cartilage restoration, you should be able to return to most physical activities after 6 to 8 weeks, or sometimes much sooner. You may, however, need to avoid higher impact activities for a longer time.

For more information consult our experts DR Ritesh Khokhar at Fortis Hospital Mohali