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Knee injuries and conditions come in all types and degrees of severity. While some conditions require surgeons to replace part or all of the knee joint, other conditions may only require that the ligaments, cartilage and tendons within and around the knee joint be treated or repaired.
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, usually performed on an outpatient basis. Your surgeon uses miniature cameras and instruments to get a better view of the inner workings of your knee. This increases surgical precision and typically minimizes the number and size of surgical incisions. The arthroscope is also often used to assist the surgeon's visualization in other more complex surgeries; in some cases, additional incisions are needed.
Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and sometimes treat knee conditions. The procedure is most effective in treating injuries and conditions that affect, or have caused damage to, the cartilage, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround, protect and enable your knee to function properly.
Depending on the underlying causes of your condition, knee arthroscopy may be effective in:
HonorHealth orthopedic surgeons perform a wide range of arthroscopic knee surgeries, including: