When is Knee Arthroscopy Used?

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure whereby a tiny camera is inserted into the patient’s knee to diagnose or treat problems in the joint. Surgeons use an instrument called an arthroscope for the procedure; they use the camera to scan the insides of the knee of the patient to pinpoint defects.

They may also rectify problems within the joint by utilising specialised  instruments in the the knee under the guidance of the arthroscope. Your knee arthroscopy Cheshire surgeon will usually perform the procedure as a day case, meaning you can come in to hospital and go home the day of your surgery.

Conditions for which Knee Arthroscopy is Helpful

With its ability to deliver a detailed view of the joint, knee arthroscopy enables surgeons to quickly identify the causes of problems such as pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints, as well as damage to ligaments and cartilage.

In addition to aiding in accurate diagnosis, knee arthroscopy also allows knee surgeon cheshire to treat many problems in your knee at the same time.

Knee Arthroscopy for Treatment

A well-trained and skilled knee arthroscopy Cheshire professional may employ the procedure for treating a number of knee conditions, including:

• Arthritis: Patient experiences pain in knee joints and limited mobility of the joints. The condition causes inflammation of  the knee joints and can lead to damage of the joint surface also known as the articular cartilage.

• Cartilage Damage: The cartilage also known as the meniscus serves as a “shock-absorber”  between the bones of knee joints. Tearing of the meniscus causes symptoms including pain and swelling of the knee.

An experienced knee arthroscopy Cheshire surgeon will use this procedure to remove only the torn pieces of the cartilage. This procedure is safer than removing the entire cartilage, which can make the knee susceptible to osteoarthritis in future.

While knee arthroscopy is a common procedure, it can be highly comforting if you have information you can rely on, from experts. It would also be reassuring if you have access to our qualified knee arthroscopy Cheshire specialists to answer all your questions.

My Knee Doc caters to all these requirements. Call 0161 464 6399 today to schedule an appointment.

The Recovery

After the surgery the most important thing is to follow the instructions of your doctor. Do not take any medicines, especially painkillers, without consultation.

For minor pains or swellings use an ice pack instead; do not use the ice directly on the skin as this might cause more harm than good. You can start getting back to normal activities after about a week and get back work after about 2 weeks My Knee Doc would advise a gradual return to more active work or sport over a period of a few weeks.

Advice

You may feel some pain, swelling, bruising or stiffness after the surgery. Although these symptoms are common, make sure you inform your Cheshire knee arthroscopy surgeon if these conditions persist.

At My Knee Doc, we have years of experience in treating every kind of knee problem.

Contact us today to know more about knee arthroscopy surgery.

Call 0161 464 6399 now to schedule a consultation with our knee arthroscopy Cheshire surgeon.