Knee arthroscopy is a surgery where a tiny camera is used to look inside the knee to assess the bone, cartilage and ligaments. Small incisions are made through which the camera and specially designed surgical tools are inserted during the procedure.
Indications
- 1. Meniscal tears
- 2. ACL tears
- 3. PCL tears
- 4. Removal of loose bodies
- 5. Joint debridement & washout for osteoarthritis
- 6. Lateral retinacular release for patellar maltracking
- 7. Patellar clunk syndrome following total knee replacement
- 8. Arthroscopic assisted fixation of tibial plateau fractures
- 9. Knee stiffness – Arthrolysis
Surgery
It is a day care procedure usually done under spinal anaesthesia which numbs the lower limbs below the waist. The procedure consists of making tiny incisions into the joint. Through this incision, a sterile solution is filled into the joint. This ensures that unwanted materials are washed away from the joint. Also, more clarity is attained for images of the joints.
Post-surgery
After the surgery, the wound is covered with a small dressing and crepe bandage. You are usually discharged in the evening once the anesthetic effect wears out. The doctor and the physiotherapist will suggest the necessary exercises.
