What is arthroscopy?

It is a keyhole surgery wherein your surgeon can look inside your knee using a camera. It helps not only to diagnose ligament, meniscus and cartilage damage but it also to treat the same where indicated. It is a day case surgery and takes approximately 30- 60 minutes. You shall require a general anaesthetic or regional and involves two little cuts at your knee.

Can I have my meniscus treated?

Yes. Please find out further details as to what procedure is being carried out for you and what are the risks and benefits. Meniscus can be trimmed, cut or sutured depending on the condition you have.

What are the risks & complications?

Your surgeon and anaesthetist should be able to discuss with you in detail about the risks and complications. However, some of the known complications though rare are; bleeding, infection, DVT (clots in the leg), PE (clots in the chest), nerve injury and stiffness.