Arthroscopic Knee Surgery for Arthritis
The knee joint is the largest and most complex joint of our body. It is structured uniquely to provide you with stability, precision, and agility.
If you think about it, the knee joint is the most utilized joint which makes it susceptible to wear, tear, or damage. Damage to the knee presents in different ways. However, the most common condition associated with the joint is arthritis. At the Knee institute of ORTHOKnox, we provide a variety of therapeutic procedures to treat this condition.
Arthritis refers to the swelling of joints with the knee joint being the most affected.
What is Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery performed by our highly skilled surgeons in an attempt to treat your long-standing arthritis. We understand that the chronic pain you are having makes it hard for you carry out your daily activities, but we have the solution. Knee arthroscopy can be used to reduce joint pain, the severity of arthritis, and even repair some of the damaged tissues in the knee joint.
During the surgery, a small incision is made in your knee joint and an arthroscope (a thin tube with a camera at the end) is inserted. The incision and point of insertion depend on where you have the most damage. The surgeons then find any damaged tissue or debris and remove it. The removal of dead tissue and damaged structures helps keep away the irritants that usually cause pain and swelling of the joint. In advanced procedures, knee arthroscopy can also be used to repair or replace small structures of your joint.
This surgery is generally safe, and the recovery period is much shorter. This way, you also have the benefit of being discharged early. At ORTHOKnox Knee we understand how every patient is different and requires a unique treatment plan. Therefore, even though this surgery is minimally invasive, our doctors will first try out every possible therapy before resorting to surgery.
At ORTHOKnox Knee, Dr. Hovis will make sure that you get the personalized treatment that you need. We will make certain that you have a quick recovery and long-term pain relief.
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.