During the diagnostic portion of the procedure, the surgeon may perform various treatments
Meniscus repair or removal: If the meniscus is torn, the surgeon may trim or repair the damaged tissue to restore normal function and alleviate symptoms such as pain and limited range of motion.
Ligament reconstruction: If there is a torn ligament, such as the anterior cruciate ligament, the surgeon may use graft tissue to reconstruct the ligament and stabilize the knee joint.
Cartilage repair: If there is damage to the articular cartilage , the surgeon may perform techniques such as microfracture, chondroplasty.
Removal of loose bodies : If there are loose fragments of cartilage, bone, or other tissue within the knee joint, the surgeon may remove them to prevent further irritation and improve joint function.
Synovectomy: If there is inflammation of the synovium, the surgeon may remove the inflamed tissue to alleviate pain and swelling.
During knee arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called as arthroscope, into your knee joint. The arthroscope is inserted into the knee joint through small incisions and allows the surgeon to visualize the interior of the joint on a monitor.
The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments. This is a thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera and a light source at the tip.