Knee arthroscopy

Knee Arthroscopy
The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (femur), the upper end of the shinbone (tibia) and the kneecap.

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Alternate Names
Knee scope - arthroscopic lateral retinacular release - discharge; Synovectomy - discharge; Patellar debridement - discharge; Meniscus repair - discharge; Lateral release - discharge; ...

Knee Arthroscopy
Overview & Description
Preparation & Expectations
Home Care and Complications
Attribution ...

Knee Arthroscopy: A Patient Guide
University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Creation Date: October 1991
Last Revision Date: December 1999
Introduction ...

Knee Arthroscopy
What is knee arthroscopy?
Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which the healthcare provider examines your knee with an instrument called an arthroscope.

Knee Arthroscopy
Alternate Names : Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy, Arthroscopic Knee Exploration ...

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You had surgery to repair your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). In this procedure, your surgeon drilled holes in the bones of your knee and placed a new ligament through these holes.

Knee arthroscopy
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Knee arthroscopy - series
Reviewed last on: 5/12/2008
Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Knee Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy may be performed while you are asleep under general anesthesia, or while you are awake under localized anesthesia. The type of anesthesia will depend upon the specific procedure being performed.

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The procedure is usually done by knee arthroscopy. With arthroscopy, a camera is inserted into the knee through a small poke-hole. The camera is connected to a video monitor. The surgeon checks the cartilage and ligaments of the knee.

I'm a candidate for TKR but concerned about a repeat of a bad experience a year ago during knee arthroscopy. They used a tourniquet round my thigh. This damaged the long saphenous vein. I had massive internal bleeding.

How long was your recovery of your knee arthroscopy procedure?
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Knee scope - arthroscopic lateral retinacular release ...

Red, inflamed or weepy incision sites
Unusual pain in the knee
Calf swelling despite elevation.
Other forms of treatment
Alternatives to knee arthroscopy include: ...

Hernia repair - umbilical (child)
Hip replacement
Hydrocele operation - adult
Hydrocele operation - child
Hysterectomy - abdominal
Hysterectomy - vaginal
Hysteroscopy
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Knee replacement ...

See also: Surgery, Injury, Arthritis, Recovery, Injuries