Knee arthroscopy

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Alternate Names : Knee scope - arthroscopic lateral retinacular release, Synovectomy - knee, Patellar (knee) debridement, Meniscus repair, Lateral release, Knee surgery

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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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Review Date : 5/12/2008
Reviewed By : Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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Knee arthroscopy

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Knee arthroscopy - series Indications

Knee arthroscopy - series
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