Knee arthroscopy is the most common type of orthopedic surgery. Among different types of knee surgeries, the most common procedure is arthroscopic knee replacement. Pristyn Care provides advanced knee arthroscopy to treat shoulder knee problems. Book free appointment with the best orthopedic doctor near you at Pristyn Care.
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure performed to diagnose and treat knee joint injury and other similar issues. During the surgery, the surgeon makes 2-3 tiny incisions over the knee joint to insert an arthroscope and surgical instruments.
The arthroscope has a camera and light attached to it and helps the surgeon visualize internal structures to avoid soft tissue damage. Since the surgery involves minimal incisions, it usually promises a shorter and easier recovery period compared to open surgery.
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Pristyn Care is one of the best surgery care providers in India for orthopedic surgeries, including knee arthroscopy. We specialize in advanced arthroscopic surgery with help from our panel of expert and experienced orthopedic surgeons. If you have joint pain or stiffness and have trouble performing your day-to-day activities, you should get in touch with us for US FDA-approved advanced arthroscopic surgery.
In addition to advanced treatment, we also provide other auxiliary services to the patient- such as documentation support, insurance assistance, free cab services for pickup and dropoff, complimentary meals, etc.
Knee arthroscopy is only recommended to patients who have severe knee joint damage or degeneration and haven’t received any significant relief from conservative treatments like medicine, physical therapy, rest, injections, etc. Knee arthroscopy may be suggested for the followed conditions:
If you are undergoing arthroscopic surgery, you should undergo the following preparatory steps before the surgery:
Before the surgery, the orthopedic surgeon will perform a thorough diagnosis. Diagnosis before knee arthroscopy entails physical examination, along with imaging tests like X-rays, shoulder CT scan, MRI, etc.
On the day of the surgery, the surgeon may also perform a blood panel, chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, etc., to assess your vital signs and make sure you can safely undergo the surgery. Following this, the anesthesia will be administered and you will be moved to the operation theater for the surgery. Knee arthroscopy can be performed under general, regional, or local anesthesia.
The surgeon will make a few tiny incisions, called portals, over the knee joint to fill the joint with a sterile solution to improve visibility. Then an arthroscope is inserted to visualize the internal structures. Finally, with the help of the arthroscope, the surgeon will insert the surgical instruments and perform the surgery. After the surgery, the incisions will be closed and bandaged.
The surgery usually lasts less than an hour and then the patient is moved to a recovery room for post-surgery observation to ensure there are no postoperative complications.
Knee arthroscopy can be performed as either a daycare procedure or require overnight hospitalization, depending on the patient’s health, type of surgery, etc. After the surgery, you may have mild pain and discomfort, that is usually manageable through over-the-counter medications and physiotherapy. During recovery, keep the incisions clean and dry.
After the discharge you should have someone drive you home. Keep your operated leg elevated and massage it with an ice pack to relieve postoperative swelling. You will be advised to start walking with support on the day of the surgery.
Perform your physiotherapy diligently and follow all your physiotherapist’s instructions. You can return to work and perform light activities within 6-8 weeks, but you should wait longer before performing heavy exercises and other strenuous activities. Do not overwork yourself as it can delay the recovery instead of benefitting it.
Another factor you should consider while recovering from knee arthroscopy is your diet. Make sure you are well hydrated and follow a healthy diet. This will boost your immune system and help your overall recovery.
Knee arthroscopy is extremely safe and very effective in providing the patient relief from their pain without a long recovery period. Compared to conventional/open knee surgery, there are many benefits of knee arthroscopy, such as:
Knee arthroscopy is usually covered by most insurance policies, including pre and post-hospitalization cost, as it is only performed in cases where it is medically necessary.
The success rate of knee arthroscopy is more than 90% in completely restoring the patient’s joint mobility and providing long-term pain relief.
Knee arthroscopy is a more conservative procedure and is usually performed in patients where repair is possible, but knee replacement is performed for more severe cases, where the patient has more extensive damage to the knee joint that can’t be repaired.
You can get back to desk work or school 3 to 5 days after surgery especially if it involves sedentary work only.
Yes, in fact, most patients can start walking and climbing stairs using crutches the day after the surgery. As long as you follow your surgeon’s instructions, you will be able to climb stairs with support within 4-6 weeks.
Knee arthroscopy is generally very safe and chances of complications is incredibly low, however, in rare cases, there is risk of certain complications like:
