Knee Arthroscopy
It is a technique used for the treatment of knee joint problems. For diagnosis of the intra-articular knee disorders, such as synovial, meniscal, ligamentous and articular cartilage pathology, diagnostic arthroscopy is mandatory. The Mastery of diagnostic arthroscopy is important for orthopedic surgeons while treating knee disorders.
Knee arthroscopy is an important therapeutic procedure for treating knee disorders of various types. It is a surgical procedure which undertakes a small incision making and insertion of small camera called as arthroscope into the knees. Insertion of the arthroscope helps in observing the inside view of the joints on the screen of computer. It helps in identification of all knee problems. In some cases, problems knee can be corrected with the help of small instrument within the arthroscope.
Why is Knee Arthroscopy Required?
It is recommended to carry out a knee arthroscopy in the patients experiencing the knee pain. The surgeon may sometimes identify the reasons behind the knee pain or they may want to confirm it with the help of knee arthroscopy.
Arthroscopy is very helpful in detecting as well as repairing the joint ligaments and also in the treatment of various other factors linked with knee problems. These conditions are listed below.
Methods/Techniques of Knee Arthroscopy
The process of knee arthroscopy usually takes at least 30 minutes for completion. It mostly depends on the amount of a surgical work required to be carried out by the surgeon inside the knee joint of a patient.
Small incisions will be made by the surgeon at the start of knee arthroscopy. After this, saline or sterile salt water is pumped inside for expanding the knees. An arthroscope enters inside one of the incisions made and a surgeon can see inside with the help of camera attached. After identification of problem inside the knees, insertion of small instruments is carried out by the surgeon for correcting the trouble.
After completing the surgical process, The surgeon carries out drainage of saline from the joints of the patient. Once this is done, Then stitching of cuts is carried out.
Risks And Complications
In general, Risks which are associated with knee arthroscopy are less. In case of knee damage such as partially worn out knee cartilage, chances of improvement are around 65% for short term. No improvement is reported in patients with Osteoarthritis even after arthroscopic surgical treatments. Arthroscopic knee surgery is associated with following risks and complications.