What Knee conditions can be managed via keyhole arthroscopy

Knee arthroscopy has revolutionised orthopaedic surgery. There are many orthopaedic conditions where knee arthroscopy plays a role in the treatment

Partial Meniscectomy 

A meniscus tear is one of the most common reasons for performing a knee arthroscopy. In a partial meniscectomy, the unstable torn part of the meniscus tear is removed through this keyhole day procedure. Rapid rehabilitation follows.

Meniscal Repair 

When possible, the meniscus tear is repaired using an arthroscopic technique. This typically results in the use of small sutures and anchor configuration to re-establish the meniscus function. Depending on the location of the tear, this may require the use of crutches and/or a brace after the repair is performed.

ACL Reconstruction

An ACL reconstruction uses a knee arthroscopy as part of the procedure. The reconstruction itself is performed via keyhole arthroscopy. A separate incision is required to harvest the ACL graft from either a hamstring tendon, or part of the patella tendon.

Management of cartilage Loss

There are various techniques used to ‘restore’ cartilage to the knee. The majority of these include a knee arthroscopy to assess and manage the cartilage defect.