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Knee arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that is used to diagnose and treat conditions in various joints including the knee. During knee arthroscopy, a few tiny incisions are made, and a tiny camera is inserted into the joint to get a view of the inside of the joint. From here your orthopaedic surgeon may diagnose and treat various conditions such as a torn meniscus, torn ligaments or malaligned kneecap (patella).

What would surgery entail?

Whether knee arthroscopy is done for diagnosis or treatment of various knee conditions, you will be put under general anaesthesia for the operation. A few small puncture-like incisions will be made in the knee, and a thin arthroscope, fitted with a camera will be inserted into the joint. Dr Bismilla will now be able to view the inner workings of the knee joint and diagnose various conditions. He may also perform surgery, with tiny arthroscopic tools through additional puncture-like incisions, as a treatment for the conditions he finds. The following operations can be done arthroscopically:

  • Repair of torn anterior or posterior cruciate ligaments
  • Repair of torn meniscus (the cartilage between the bones in the knee)
  • Fixing a patella that's out of position
  • Removing pieces of torn cartilage that are loose in the joint
  • Removal of a Baker's cyst
  • Repair of certain knee fractures
  • Diagnosis and treatment of swollen synovium

What can I expect after surgery?

Because this kind of surgery is minimally invasive, recovery should be quicker and less painful than traditional open surgery. Depending on what arthroscopic surgery was done as treatment, recovery may vary. Each person's recovery process is unique, but most of the time, in comparison to open surgery, recovery is much faster.
You can expect some pain and swelling for the next few days to weeks, and depending on the condition treated, you may need the help of crutches or walking aid after knee surgery. You may also need physiotherapy to aid recovery and enhance the mobility of the knee during the healing process

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