Arthroscopic Treatment of Meniscal Tears
The medial meniscus and lateral meniscus are cartilage structures in the knee joint that provide cushioning between the bones.
When menisci are healthy, they are soft, supple, and mobile. However, even healthy menisci can be injured by sudden or overextended twisting motions, such as when playing sports.
At the Knee Institute at ORTHOKnox, our specialized knee surgeons have extensive experience treating meniscus tears. One of the most common meniscus treatments we provide is arthroscopic surgery.
What Is Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee?
With minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, we can treat the damaged cartilage without opening the knee joint. This is excellent news for a healthy, young athlete with a torn meniscus, because arthroscopic surgery can often repair and save the structure. Even older patients benefit from arthroscopic surgery of the knee because, in these cases, your surgeon can arthroscopically remove the damaged tissue while preserving as much healthy meniscus as possible. Both arthroscopic techniques for resection and repair are highly successful at returning patients to activity and pain-free living.
At the Knee Institute at ORTHOKnox, we understand that no two injuries are alike. The location and pattern of tear are a couple of the major factors that help our surgeon decide if the meniscus can be repaired and expected to heal or not.
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery in Athens and Knoxville, TN
We look forward to serving you at one of our convenient locations in Knoxville or Athens, Tennessee. Please call our office at (865) 251-3030. You can also submit your appointment request using our convenient online form.