Knee arthroscopy

Knee Conditions that can be Treated by ‪#‎Knee‬ ‪#‎Arthroscopy‬

 

Before having Arthroscopy of the knee you need to have a physical examination to determine your fitness for surgery. Pre-operative tests like blood counts and electrocardiogram, (ECG), can be part of the preparation.

 

The knee conditions #arthroscopy can be used to treat are:

 

❑ Removal or repair of torn meniscal cartilage

 

❑ Reconstruction of a torn anterior cruciate ligament

 

❑ Trimming of torn pieces of articular cartilage

 

❑ Removal of loose fragments of bone or cartilage

 

❑ Removal of inflamed synovial tissue

 

The surgeon closes incisions by stitches or steri-strips, (small band aids), and bandages. After 1 to 2 hours in the recovery room it is then necessary to be escorted home by a friend or relative.

 

The duration of the recovery is largely dependent on the extent of the arthroscopic intervention and the type of anesthetic used.

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