A camera and small instruments are introduced through tiny incisions to repair or trim damaged structures inside the knee.
Common uses
- Meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy
- Removal of loose bodies causing locking
- Cartilage repair procedures
- Plica and synovium problems
Recovery
- Usually day-care
- Walking within 24 hours for most procedures
- Meniscus repair needs a longer, protected rehabilitation
This page is for education only. Suitability for any treatment is decided after a clinical examination and imaging review.