What Is Knee Arthroscopy?
Knee arthroscopy is a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint. During the procedure, your surgeon will make a very small incision and insert a tiny camera — called an arthroscope — into your knee. This allows them to view the inside of the joint on a screen. The surgeon can then investigate a problem with the knee and, if necessary, correct the issue using small instruments within the arthroscope.
Indications for Knee Arthroscopy
- Meniscus injury
- Repair/Reconstruction of ligaments of knee such as ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)
- Removal of loose bony fragment (loose body) from joint
- Malaligned patella (kneecap)
- Synovial biopsy and synovectomy
There are limited risks to the procedure and the outlook is good for most patients. Your recovery time and prognosis will depend on the severity of the knee problem and the complexity of the required procedure.
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