Treatment introduction
Knee arthroscopy is a procedure in which a surgeon makes a small incision and inserts a thin tube attached to a video camera into a patient's knee. This will allow the surgeon to see inside the joint as well as repair the damage with other surgical instruments.
Compared with traditional open surgery, which requires a large incision, arthroscopy has a much smaller incision, which can reduce the patient's pain and shorten the recovery time.
Based on the different types of damages and location, surgeons would recommend treatments accordingly.
Indications
Cartilage damage, anterior cruciate ligament injuries, meniscus tear
Features
Minimally invasive technique, small incision, less pain, hospitalization is between 3-5 days