Description
1 x Pre-op Doctor Consultation
Facility Services, Physician Services, Anesthesia
1 x Post-op Doctor Follow up
Outpatient procedure
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. Arthroscopic procedures can be performed either to evaluate or to treat many orthopedic conditions including torn floating cartilage, torn surface cartilage, ACL reconstruction, and trimming damaged cartilage. The advantage of arthroscopy over traditional open surgery is that the joint does not have to be opened up fully. Instead, for knee arthroscopy for example, only two small incisions are made — one for the arthroscope and one for the surgical instruments to be used in the knee cavity. This reduces recovery time and may increase the rate of surgical success due to less trauma to the connective tissue. It is especially useful for professional athletes, who frequently injure knee joints and require fast healing time. There is also less scarring, because of the smaller incisions. Irrigation fluid is used to distend the joint and make a surgical space. Sometimes this fluid leaks into the surrounding soft tissue, causing edema. The surgical instruments used are smaller than traditional instruments. Surgeons view the joint area on a video monitor, and can diagnose and repair torn joint tissue, such as ligaments and menisci or cartilage.
Our orthopedic and sports medicine specialists offer broad expertise and the most advanced technology to help you enjoy life to the fullest – no matter what your age or your interests. Orthopedic Medical Center orthopedic and sports medicine specialists provide state-of-the-art care for a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries including arthritis pain, back pain, joint pain, and pain from strains and sprains that may otherwise diminish your quality of life. At Orthopedic Medical Center, our orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons perform the most advanced, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive surgeries for the major joints in the body and any injury to the bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. These new techniques can repair damage through a small incision, which means less pain, and a shorter recovery. With these excellent outcomes, our patients typically are able to walk the day after surgery and start the rehabilitation process sooner. Patients are then able to recover quickly and get back to their normal life activities.
