With this technique all the damaged portions of the meniscus,the articular cartilage,the free bodies and the osteophytes are removed. The process can significantly delay total knee arthroplasty.
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What is the procedure before surgery;
Performed to prepare for surgery. Performed x-rays, blood tests and ECG. Take a complete medical history with emphasis on cardiac and respiratory problems, allergies or previous surgery. Becomes final check by a cardiologist and anaisthisiologo.I process is usually done a few hours before surgery.
required keeping patients in the hospital;
The patient may have been discharged on the same day.
What kind of anesthesia required;
This is determined in consultation with the anesthesiologist or regional case may be, or general anesthesia.
What is the recovery time after surgery;
Varies 4-5 weeks to partial meniscectomy to 10-12 weeks for suturing of the meniscus.
There are risks after surgery;
The complication rate arthroscopy is less than 1% when performed by trained orthopedic surgeons.