Description
1 x Pre-op Doctor Consultation
Facility Services, Physician Services, Anesthesia
1 x Post-op Doctor Follow up
Outpatient procedure
Arthroscopic meniscectomy is an outpatient minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat a torn meniscus cartilage in the knee. The meniscus is often torn as a result of sport-related injury in athletic individuals. Only the torn segment of the meniscus is removed. Some patients require assistance from physical therapists post-operatively. The average time of return to all activities is 4-6 weeks after the surgery. A torn meniscus usually produces swelling and well-localized pain in the knee. The pain is made worse by twisting or squatting motions. Sometimes a fragment of torn meniscus can displace inside the knee in such a way as to “lock” the knee, allowing only a toggle of motion. Meniscal tears are common especially in people participating in sports. Traumatic tears usually occur as a result of a twisting or hyperflexion injury. Degenerative tears are more common in people over 40 and may occur without a specific injury. A torn meniscus is diagnosed on the basis of the patient’s history and a thorough physical exam. An MRI is often used to confirm the diagnosis.
Whether your pain is the result of arthritis or a sports injury, we’re here to help you get back to doing the things you love. Your musculoskeletal system gives your body shape, movement and support. When your joints, muscles, nerves, bones, tendons and ligaments fail to function properly, we can offer you the long-term solutions that you need in order to regain mobility. Our orthopedic specialists at Northridge Hospital Medical Center will evaluate your condition, offer you a personalized treatment plan and help you achieve your unique goals. We’re a trusted name in providing comprehensive orthopedic care in a compassionate manner. Our team is well-equipped to correct a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions through minimally invasive surgical treatment.
