Knee Arthroscopy - Series
1. Normal anatomy 2. Indications 3. Procedure, part 1 4. Procedure, part 2 5. Aftercare
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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Review Date : 7/9/2001
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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