Meniscal Surgery

Meniscal Surgery in Begur

Meniscal surgery in Begur is a procedure to repair or remove a portion of cartilage in the knee that is torn meniscus. Each knee has two meniscuses. They are c-shaped, rubbery pads that serve as shock absorbers for knee joints. If your meniscus is injured or torn, your doctor may recommend surgery to repair it or remove the affected portion.

Who Needs to have this Surgery?

• Individuals participating in sports are more likely to get meniscus injuries and may need surgery. An abrupt turn, twist, or impact may rip a meniscus.

• Menisci injuries are common in older adults as well. Over time, the menisci weaken and are more susceptible to rupturing. The ageing process may cause meniscus tears, a common occurrence.

• Because the damaged cartilage may cause the knee to "lock-up" or get "stuck," buckle and swell, and create pain and discomfort, many patients with torn meniscus select to have surgery.

Before Meniscus Surgery

You could undergo several tests in preparation if you and your physician decide to proceed with surgery for a torn meniscus. Examples of tests that may establish if you are healthy enough for surgery include blood work, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and chest X-rays. A member of the anaesthesia team will decide your kind of anaesthesia (pain control),

• An injection of local anaesthetic numbs only the region around your knee.

• An injection known as regional anaesthesia causes numbness to spread from the waist downward.

• General anaesthesia is administered to make you fall asleep.

You could also be given sedation and local or regional anaesthetic to aid your relaxation. For this kind of operation, general anaesthesia is often used.

A few days before surgery, your medical provider will,

• Provide you with a prescription for painkillers to take after the operation.

• Schedule a crutch fitting or a physical therapy session.

• Inform you how to get ready for the operation. Before the surgery, you may be required to stop taking certain medicines and refrain from eating or drinking for a while.

During Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery

Knee arthroscopy is the most popular surgery for a torn meniscus. Most of the time, it takes less than an hour. You first experience anaesthesia. The surgical team cleans your knee's skin, and a surgical drape is placed over the rest of your leg. Your upper thigh can get a clamp from the surgical team to aid with placement.

The portals are tiny stab incisions (cuts) made in your knee by the surgeon. The team then injects a sterile solution into the knee joint. The fluid scrubs away debris from the joint and controls mild bleeding, allowing the surgeon to look into the joint. An arthroscope, a tiny instrument, is inserted into the incision by the surgeon. An arthroscope is a short tube with a camera and a little light at the end. A display receives video pictures from the camera placed on your knee.

The surgeon examines the tear using an arthroscope to determine the best surgical method to use,

• Meniscus repair: To allow for natural healing, the surgeon stitches broken sections of cartilage back together. Less than 10% of tears can effectively be repaired due to tear type and blood supply.

• Partial meniscectomy: The surgeon cuts and removes the injured cartilage while leaving the functional meniscus tissue in place.

Depending on the approach employed, your surgeon may implant extra surgical instruments. When the meniscectomy or meniscus repair is finished, the surgeon seals the portals with stitches or surgical strips. The team will then bandage your knee.

After Meniscus Repair

Most patients with meniscectomy or repair don't need to spend the night in the hospital. In a recovery room, you'll wait for the anaesthetic to lower. Someone else will need to take you home when you're ready to go. Book an appointment at Manipal Hospitals now.