Knee Arthroscopy

Knee Arthroscopy allows an Orthopaedic Surgeon to diagnose and treat Knee injuries by viewing "the inside of the Knee" through small incisions using a pencil-sized instrument called an Arthroscope. The Knee is filled with fluid and the scope transmits an image of the Knee through a camera to a television monitor. During Knee Arthroscopy Surgery, additional small incisions are created to allow insertion of other small instruments to remove or repair damaged tissues. Most Arthroscopic Knee Procedures are done on outpatient basis. Recovery is typically much quicker and easier than traditional open Knee Procedures.
With improvements of arthroscopes and higher resolution cameras, the procedure has become highly effective for both, accurate diagnosis as well as proper treatment of Knee problems.
Knee Arthroscopy is used in performing a wide range of different types of surgical procedures in the Knee Joint including: confirming a diagnosis, removing loose bodies, removing or repairing a torn meniscus, reconstructing torn ligaments, repairing articular cartilage and fixing fractures of the joint surface.
There are various types of Knee Prosthesis and the choice of the appropriate one is based on the condition of the Knee, Age and Lifestyle of the patient.