knee arthroscopy…

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arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, knee scope, arthroscopic lateral retinacular release, synovectomy, patellar debridement, knee arthroscopy, surgery, a small camera is attached to a video monitor, examine, repair tissues inside the knee joint, special instruments, arthroscopic surgery on the knee involves inserting a small camera, less than 1/4 inch diameter, knee joint, a small incision, barely larger than the camera, camera is attached to a video monitor which the surgeon uses, inside the knee, facilities, choose to watch the surgery on the monitor, simple surgical procedure, a local, regional anesthetic is administered, numbs the affected area, the patient remains awake, able to respond, more extensive surgery, general anesthesia used, in this case the patient is unconscious, pain-free, camera is inserted, saline is pumped in under pressure to expand the joint, to help control bleeding, surgeons also use a tourniquet, prevent bleeding, after looking around the entire knee, problem areas, surgeon, make 1-4 additional small incisions to insert other instruments, commonly used instruments, blunt hook to pull on various tissues, a shaver to remove damaged, unwanted soft tissues, a burr to remove bone, a heat probe, remove inflammation, synovitis, joint, completion, the surgery, saline is drained, knee, incisions closed, a dressing applied, many surgeons take pictures, the procedure, video monitor, the patient, what was done, arthroscopy recommended, knee problems, a torn meniscus, either repair, remove, mild arthritis, loose bodies, small pieces of broken cartillage, knee joint, a torn, damaged anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate ligament, inflamed, damaged lining, the joint, synovium, malalignment, the knee cap, patella, risks, anesthesia, allergic reactions to medications, problems breathing, surgery, bleeding, infection, additional risks, bleeding, joint, hemarthrosis, cartilage, meniscus, ligaments, in the knee, the surgery to relieve symptoms, knee stiffness, use of arthroscopy has reduced the need to surgically open the knee joint, has resulted in less pain, stiffness, fewer complications, decreased length, hospitalization, faster recovery time, expectations vary widely, the indication, the surgery, surgery done, meniscal tear, loose bodies, the patient has no other problems, arthritis, uncomplicated, most patients, expect a full recovery, presence of arthritis dramatically reduces the effectiveness of arthroscopy, up to 50% of patients, not improve post-operatively, arthroscopic removal, the synovium, arthroscopic synovectomy, of great benefit to patients, rheumatoid arthritis, arthroscopic, arthroscopic-assisted surgery, repair the meniscus, reconstruct ligaments, in the knee is much more complicated, prolonged recovery, variable results, simple meniscal cleaning, debridement, recovery, quite rapid, use crutches, to reduce weight placed on the knee joint to control pain, pain, managed, medications, more complicated procedures where is fixed, reconstructed, patients, not be able to walk on the knee, several weeks, overall recovery anywhere from several months to a year.