Knee Arthroscopic Procedures - Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopic Procedures - Knee Arthroscopy
Common arthroscopy procedures for the knee include:
- Partial meniscus resection (removal of meniscus), torn meniscus repair or meniscus transplantation
- Reconstruction of a torn anterior cruciate ligament or posterior cruciate ligament
- Removal of inflamed synovial tissue
- Trim or rebuild damaged meniscus
- Removal of soft parts of bone or cartilage, such as those caused by synovitis
- Treating knee problems
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What can I expect after a Knee Arthroscopy?
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that usually requires a short time in the operating room and a short time in the recovery room. Most patients are able to go home the same day of surgery and can expect the whole process to take only a few hours from start to finish
How long does an arthroscopy take?
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minor surgery and usually takes between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. During surgery, most patients are placed under general anesthesia
Is Arthroscopy Painful?
Because arthroscopic procedures are performed using small incisions, arthroscopic surgery can get you back to your preferred activities quickly, with minimal scarring and pain. You can expect to return to your normal activities, with restrictions, within a couple of days
How painful is knee arthroscopy?
Pain is very common, often in the area where you had pain before surgery, in the soft tissues below the kneecap, above arthroscopic wounds and sometimes the entire knee. The pain usually improves within two to three weeks, but may take up to six weeks
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