Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure used for the treatment of arthritis in one of the knee compartments in which the damaged parts of the knee are replaced. In Unicompartmental knee replacement (also called “partial” knee replacement) only a portion of the knee is resurfaced. This procedure is an alternative to total knee replacement for patients whose disease is limited […]
The content and duration of the rehabilitation program after knee arthroscopy depend on the damage found in the joint and the repair that was made. Following partial removal of a meniscus, the patient may bear weight on the operated leg as early as on the day of surgery. Depending on the amount of bleeding during […]
Serious complications after knee arthroscopy are rare, and the benefits of the procedure generally outweigh the risks. However, complications can occur during and after the operation. The following complications are possible: Bleeding into the knee joint is common after arthroscopic surgery. It depends on the type and location of the procedures performed during the operation. […]
Knee arthroscopy being an elective procedure, Patient must be completely healthy and adequately prepared for the operation. If Patient is being treated for any kind of disease, he/she should consultant with surgeon to know about it and surgeon will bring with patient to the hospital records of patient’s previous treatment as well as any medication […]
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure by which the knee is examined with an arthroscopic camera, and its inner structures are displayed on a monitor. With the use of arthroscopic instruments, these structures are felt, trimmed and shaved, torn parts can be sutured in place, and damaged tissue, loose fragments of bone and cartilage […]