Arthroscopy in Knee Pain and Fractures

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that is generally used to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions of the knee joint. In this procedure a small scope is inserted by the surgeon that is called an arthroscope, this arthroscope is entered into the knee joint that allows the doctor to view the perfect condition of the joint and to examine whatever the condition is and helps the doctor to how to proceed further. The arthroscope is inserted without making any large incision or cutting through the skin or any other soft tissues. 

This camera is generally used to display the picture or the video of the procedure. The main advantage of arthroscopic surgery is that it's done using surgical instruments that are thin and uses very small incisions for the surgery rather than any other open surgery.

Certain conditions in which knee arthroscopy is done:-

Knee arthroscopy is generally recommended in painful conditions that can't be treated with non-surgical treatment like rest, physical activity, injectables, or medication that can reduce the inflammation. Knee arthroscopy is done to relieve painful conditions in which there is damage to cartilage surfaces or other soft tissues that are surrounding the joint.

Common Arthroscopic procedures for knee include:-

  • Reconstruction of the torn ACL(Anterior Cruciate Ligament)/ PCL or other ligaments.
  • Repair or the removal of a torn meniscus
  • Removal of inflamed synovial tissue
  • Knee sepsis Treatment
  • Treatment of Patella related problems
  • Any damage to articular cartilage
  • Fracture of knee joint

Benefits of knee arthroscopy:-

In many cases, knee arthroscopy is the best surgical option that is needed, as the main benefits of knee arthroscopy include- 
  • Less damage to the tissues
  • Faster healing time
  • Less pain during the procedure
  • Only fewer stitches and small incisions
  • Lower risk of infection because of these smaller incisions.
Arthroscopy in knee fracture is generally done for proper internal fixation using minimally invasive techniques which also avoid excessive bleeding, along with this it is a relatively painless procedure that includes short incisions and lesser hospital stays.

Knee arthroscopy turns out to be the best surgical procedure for the proper treatment of any kind of knee problems like Pain, ligament, or meniscus tears and fractures. If you are suffering from any kind of joint pain, fractures, and dislocations, Arthroscopic surgery is the best option, and for the best always consult Indore Arthroscopy Centre by Dr. Manish Maheshwari, the Best orthopedic surgeon in Indore Madhya Pradesh.

For more details call us now on this number 9826252228 and visit our website online - https://www.drmanishmaheshwari.com/


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