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| Arthroscopic Menisectomy | | | | after surgery... |
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| Arthroscopic Meniscectomy | | | | About the procedure |
| Arthroscopic meniscectomy is an outpatient minimally | | | | Technical details : - |
| invasive surgical procedure used to treat a torn | | | | Once the patient is asleep or the knee is |
| meniscus cartilage in the knee. The meniscus is often | | | | anesthetized, three small holes (portals) are made in |
| torn as a result of sport-related injury in athletic | | | | the knee. The arthroscope is inserted into one of the |
| individuals. Only the torn segment of the meniscus is | | | | portals. Another portal is used for a cannula to keep |
| removed. Some patients require assistance from | | | | a saline solution flowing through the knee to improve |
| physical therapists postoperatively. The average time | | | | visibility and maneuverability of the instruments.... |
| of return to all activities is 4-6 weeks after the | | | | Anesthetic : - |
| surgery.... | | | | Arthroscopic meniscectomy can be performed with |
| | | | | the patient under a general anesthetic or with a spinal |
| Review of the condition | | | | block. Before surgery, patients can discuss their |
| Characteristics of torn meniscus cartilage in the knee : | | | | preferences and the risks and benefits of various |
| - | | | | types of anesthesia with the anesthesiologist... |
| A torn meniscus usually produces swelling and | | | | |
| well-localized pain in the knee. The pain is made | | | | Rehabilitation |
| worse by twisting or squatting motions. Sometimes a | | | | Physical therapy : - |
| fragment of torn meniscus can displace inside the | | | | The keys to full functional recovery are regaining |
| knee in such a way as to "lock" the knee, allowing | | | | knee range of motion and Quadriceps muscle |
| only a toggle of motion.... | | | | strength. Both are limited as long as the knee is |
| Types : - | | | | swollen. Many patients are able to regain their motion |
| A tear can occur in one or more directions in the | | | | and strength with exercises at home... |
| meniscus. Traumatic tears are usually vertical | | | | Usual response : - |
| whereas degenerative tears are usually horizontal. | | | | Most patients respond well to rehabilitation after |
| The shape that the meniscus and its torn portion | | | | arthroscopic meniscectomy. Usually as the swelling |
| assume has led to names like "bucket handle tear," | | | | resolves, motion increases and it is easier to work on |
| "parrot beak tear," and others. Sometimes the | | | | muscle strengthening exercises. If the exercises are |
| meniscus deteriorates to the point where the tear is | | | | difficult or painful, the patient should contact the |
| no longer a "clean" tear, but rather the meniscus is | | | | therapist or surgeon.... |
| shredded and resembles crab meat.... | | | | Risks : - |
| Diagnosis : - | | | | Rehabilitation after arthroscopic meniscectomy carries |
| A torn meniscus is diagnosed on the basis of the | | | | little or no risk.... |
| patient's history and a thorough physical exam. An | | | | Duration of rehabilitation : - |
| MRI is often used to confirm the diagnosis.... | | | | Rehabilitation is continued until the knee has regained |
| Medications : - | | | | full range of motion and strength ... |
| Medications can relieve pain and swelling temporarily, | | | | Returning to ordinary daily activities : - |
| but will not actually produce healing of the torn | | | | Usually patients return to activities of daily living in 48 |
| meniscus.... | | | | hours postoperatively. Depending on the amount of |
| Exercises : - | | | | swelling, driving may be difficult for an additional 2-3 |
| Quadriceps strengthening exercises can help prevent | | | | days. Returning to sports is usually discouraged until |
| the muscle atrophy that is associated with a painful, | | | | the patient has recovered full range of motion and |
| swollen knee... | | | | strength. On average this takes 4-6 weeks.... |
| Possible benefits of arthroscopic | | | | Long-term patient limitations : - |
| meniscectomy-minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery | | | | Usually there are no limitations on the patients after |
| : - | | | | full recovery and rehabilitation. However, if at the |
| When the torn part of the meniscus is removed, any | | | | time of surgery the surgeon noted significant arthritic |
| catching or locking should be gone immediately. Pain is | | | | changes in the knee, running sports may be |
| usually minimal by 1 week after surgery. Full motion | | | | discouraged to slow down the progression of the |
| of the knee returns as the swelling disappears, usually | | | | arthritis.... |
| within 4-6 weeks after the surgery.... | | | | |
| | | | | Conclusion |
| Types of surgery recommended | | | | Summary of arthroscopic meniscectomy-minimally |
| The surgical treatment for a torn meniscus is either | | | | invasive arthroscopic surgery for torn meniscus |
| to remove or repair the torn segment of the | | | | cartilage in the knee In the hands of an experienced |
| meniscus using an arthroscope and specially designed | | | | fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, Arthroscopic |
| instruments. Because only the outer 1/4 of the | | | | Meniscectomy ( removal of the torn part of the |
| meniscus has blood supply, repairs are successful | | | | meniscus) can be a most effective method for |
| when the tear occurs in this vascular region of the | | | | restoring comfort and function to a knee with a torn |
| meniscus.... | | | | meniscus. |
| | | | | Full recovery requires elimination of swelling, and |
| Who should consider arthroscopic | | | | regaining full range of motion and strength. Physical |
| meniscectomy-minimally invasive arthroscopic | | | | therapy is sometimes needed. Complete recovery |
| surgery? | | | | and return to sporting activities takes an average of |
| Occasionally the symptoms from a degenerative tear | | | | 4-6 weeks.... |
| will quiet down without surgery. Surgery for a torn | | | | |
| meniscus should be considered when the knee is | | | | |
| "locked", the knee is persistently swollen, the patient | | | | |
| can not participate in normal activities, the patient | | | | Please log on to : |
| understands and accepts the risks, and the surgeon | | | | Send your query : Get a Quote |
| is fellowship trained and experienced in arthroscopic | | | | |
| meniscectomy.. | | | | We Care Core Values |
| | | | | We have a very simple business model that keeps |
| Preparing for surgery | | | | you as the centre. |
| Preparation : -Prior to surgery, the patient should | | | | Having the industry’s most elaborate and |
| have no ongoing infections, and the knee should have | | | | exclusive Patient Care and Clinical Coordination teams |
| no sores or scratches. The patient should NOT shave | | | | stationed at each partner hospital, we provide you |
| the knee the day before surgery. The patient should | | | | the smoothest and seamless care ever imagined. |
| have someone to help at home for 24-36 hours | | | | With a ratio of one Patient Care Manager to five |
| after the surgery. Because airplane flight is also | | | | patients our patient care standards are unmatched |
| associated with blood clots in the leg, we recommend | | | | across the sub continent. |