Knee Surgery

Knee  arthroscopy is an operation method that can visualise, diagnose and treat  problems in the joint of knee. It is also a minimal invasive orthopaedic  surgery, and the most alternative technique compared to classic open surgical  technique. Orthopaedic Surgery experienced dramatic progress in last two  decades. Especially Arthroscopic Surgeries were the most tremendous  innovations in history of Orthopaedic Surgery. Arthroscopic Surgery made  possible by advances in technology and Arthroscopic Surgery can be used to  treat some conditions such as repairing or removing meniscus between the knee  bones, fixing a torn or damaged PCL or ACL . Compared to open surgery  operation, arthroscopy is almost painless surgery method and hospital stay is  literally shorter as well. It can be applied different part of the body, the  major parts are knee, shoulder, and ankle.
    Arthroscopy Operation method  performed with the insertion of a micro camera and treatment instrument into  the joint via tiny incisions. This operation can diagnose and treat knee  injuries, such as; torn anterior, torn meniscus, removal of a Bakery’s cyst,  swallow synovium, patella that’s out of position, fractures in the knee  bones, pieces of torn cartilage that are loose the joint….

   Patient should have less pain and a faster recovery than with conventional  operations.
   Arthroscopic Surgery can be performed under different options of  anaesthesia such as general to local. Your Surgeon may inject local  anaesthetic to the affected knee.  

Before  treatment, your doctor needs your medical history report and the physical  examination’s results, X Ray’s, bone scanning examinations, such as MRI or  CT. Additional tests may be necessary such as blood and urine samples,  EKG…You should stop taking medication and supplements. You have to stop  consuming alcohol and smoking. You should refrain from eating and drinking  the same day of operation. Your surgeon will make a tiny incision and insert  a micro camera into your ankle during the operation.

Reduce  Pain, Comfortable and Safe Process, Fast Recovery, Decreased Pain, Lower Risk  of Complications, Smaller Incisions, Less Tissue Damage, Less Visible Scars,  Discharged from Hospital within 12 hours, Shorter Process Period, Lower Risk  of Complications, Lower Risk of Infection.

Leave  the hospital on the day of the operation,
   -Do not expose the operated area to water,
   -Apply cold compress if any swelling or pain,
   -Try to keep your leg elevated, put ice on it.
   -Some medication may be necessary at least a few days.
   Your doctor may prescribe physical therapy after the operation to speed  your return to daily activities and routines. Physiotherapist would also be  beneficial after the surgery. The exercises are necessary to help to restore  and strengthen your muscles. The Exercise is vital issue that you make a  strong effort during the rehabilitation session in order for your operation  to succeed You may be able to back your routine several days after operation