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Knee Arthroscopy

Alternate Names : Knee Scope, Arthroscopic Lateral Retinacular Release, Patellar Debridement, Synovectomy

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Knee Arthroscopy - Series: Indications

Knee Arthroscopy - Series: Indications

Injury to the ligaments of the knee are common sports-related injuries.

Arthroscopy, which involves the use of a small camera and small instruments on the end of long narrow tubes, introduced into the knee through small incisions, may be recommended for knee problems such as:

  • a torn knee disc (meniscus)
  • a damaged knee bone (patella)
  • a damaged ligament
  • inflamed or damaged lining of the joint (synovium)

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  1. Arthroscopy
  2. Knee Arthroscopy - Series
    1. Normal anatomy
    2. Indications
    3. Procedure, part 1
    4. Procedure, part 2
    5. Aftercare

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Knee Arthroscopy: Overview & Description
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