Reasons for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Reasons for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Dr Aravindan Selvaraj

What is Knee Arthroscopy?

Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is used for both the diagnosis and treatment of knee problems.

Arthroscopy, also called as keyhole surgery, is a procedure that is used to examine and treat joint conditions. Arthroscopic procedures are usually carried out for knee, shoulder and hip joint issues though other joint conditions can also be treated with it.

When Should You Undergo Knee Arthroscopy?

When a patient consults a doctor for knee pain, the doctor will first try conservative treatment options.

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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, and elevation

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Physiotherapy

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Pain medication and injections to relieve inflammation

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When the knee pain does not respond to the above, an arthroscopic surgery may be suggested.

Benefits of Arthroscopy over a Traditional Open Surgery

Benefits of Arthroscopy Minimum Damage to Tissue: ★

The incisions made during arthroscopy are very small, typically around a quarter of an inch. Around 2-4 incisions of this size will be needed.

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In an open surgery, incisions of around 3 inches or more in length will be required. The exact size will change as per the nature of the problem.

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As a result, the damage to the surrounding soft tissue will be more in an open surgery.

Orthopedic Surgeon in Chennai Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj 81, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600018 +91 98408 37600 +91 44-4000 6000 orthocare@kauveryhospital.com