Knee Arthroscopy

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat issues in the joint of the knee. During the operation, your surgeon will create a very small incision and insert a tiny camera called an arthroscope into your knee. This enables them to see the inside of the joint on a screen. The surgeon can then investigate the problem with the knee and, if necessary, correct the problem by using small instruments within the arthroscope.

Arthroscopy diagnoses a number of issues with the knee, such as a torn meniscus or misaligned patella (kneecap). The ligaments of the joint can also be repaired. There are restricted dangers to the operation and the outlook for most patients is good. Your recovery time and prognosis will rely on the severity of your knee problems and the complexity of the operation.

Arthroscopic surgery can diagnose and treat knee injuries, including:

1. torn anterior or posterior cruciate ligaments
2. torn meniscus (the cartilage between the bones in the knee)
3. patella that’s out of position
4. pieces of torn cartilage that are loose in the joint
5. removal of a Baker’s cyst
6. fractures in the knee bones
7. swollen synovium (the lining in the joint)