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Hip and Knee Surgery in Cardiff

Key hole Surgery for knee problems

Arthroscopy of the knee is a relatively simple procedure which is done through key hole surgery. In this procedure, two or three small cuts (less than 1 cm size) are made and instruments are introduced into the knee to assess the condition of the articular cartilage (lining of the knee joint surface), and other structures inside the joint. In addition to visualisation, certain treatment procedures can be undertaken through key hole surgery techniques. 
 

Aim of surgery
 

Arthroscopy of the knee is both diagnostic as well as therapeutic. The diagnostic indication is to gather more information about the knee, which is in addition to information obtained from clinical examination, radiographs and MR (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans. 
 
The treatment procdures in patients with osteoarthtiris include dealing with chondral flaps (flaps of articular cartilage in the knee), meniscal tear - repair or excision, microfracture, chondrocyte implantation, realignment procedures, synovectomy, removal of loose bodies and ligament reconstructions.

 

 

 

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Pictures obtained at knee arthroscopy


Top Left: The part of knee joint behind the knee cap.


Top Right: A torn cartilage Imeniscus) in the centre of the knee. This is a 'bucket handle tear'.

 

Bottom Left: The main weight bearing part of the knee - joitn between femur and tibia.


Bottom Right: Another view of the bucket handle tear of the meniscus. 

KEYHOLE SURGERY FOR KNEE 

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