Relieves chronic knee pain.
Arthroscopic meniscectomy and meniscus repair treat a torn meniscus in the knee.
1 hour
2cm
Spinal
Minimal
After 1 week
After stitch removal
A meniscus tear occurs when the crescent-shaped meniscus cartilage, which absorbs shock in the knee,is damaged.
Treatment options include meniscectomy, meniscus repair and meniscus transplantation.
Severe pain when sitting cross-legged or bending the knee
Pain and severe swelling in the knee joint
Pain when standing up from a seated position, and the knee does not fully straighten
Severe pain when going up or down stairs
Severe tears caused by contact or non-contact injuries during strenuous exercise or sports
Pain that keeps you awake at night
Meniscus repair is used when the outer edge of the meniscus, which has a blood supply, is torn and needs to be stitched. It is performed arthroscopically and has the advantage of preserving as much of your own meniscus as possible.
When the inner part of the meniscus is damaged, it cannot heal because it has no blood supply. In this case, arthroscopic meniscectomy is performed: the torn portion is removed and the edges are trimmed, with the amount removed depending on the extent of the damage.
Relieves chronic knee pain.
Catching and swelling when bending and straightening the knee are reduced, making movement easier.
Minimal incision with minimal scarring and bleeding.
