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Reasons why we need Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

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What Is Knee Arthroscopy? Arthroscopic knee surgery may be a treatment option for certain types of knee pain. Arthroscopic surgery is a procedure that involves inserting a small camera inside the joint. Through other small incisions, instruments can be inserted to repair or remove damaged structures. Arthroscopic knee surgery is often called “scoping the knee” or knee arthroscopy. Why do we need knee arthroscopy? Your doctor may recommend arthroscopy when you have continuous knee pain. Before treatment doctors have already diagnosed the condition causing you pain. Some of the reasons to perform an arthroscopic knee surgery include: Torn Cartilage: Meniscectomy is another name for the surgery that involves the removal of a portion of the meniscus cartilage from the knee joint. The meniscus is a shock-absorbing wedge of cartilage that sits between the bone ends to provide cushioning and support. ACL Reconstruction: ACL is one of the major knee ligaments. The ACL is critical to knee st...