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Arthroscopic Knee Surgeries
Your doctor may recommend arthroscopic surgery to correct chondromalacia of the patella, an ACL tear or a meniscus tear. Learning more about the types of knee surgery will help you understand why the specialist recommends it, what the procedure involves, and the results you may expect.
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What are the types of Arthroscopic Knee Surgeries?
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In addition to the various types of other knee surgeries, Dr. Chronister specializes in arthroscopic surgery to correct an ACL tear, meniscus tear, or chondromalacia of the patella. If your knee cap is out of line, has been for most of your life, and nonsurgical methods of reducing the inflammation no longer keep the condition from worsening, or you just cannot stand the pain any longer, your surgeon may recommend a type of knee surgery that involves arthroscopic smoothing of the kneecap and lateral release, a relatively easy surgical procedure to correct chondromalacia of the patella.
​Knee Surgery for a Meniscus Tear
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If your knee is painful, swelling and locking up, your knee specialist may order an MRI, and then recommend arthroscopic surgery to repair or remove a torn meniscus (cartilage). This is an outpatient surgical procedure with three tiny incisions on the knee.
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​Knee Surgery for a Meniscus Tear
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If your knee is painful, swelling and locking up, your knee specialist may order an MRI, and then recommend arthroscopic surgery to repair or remove a torn meniscus (cartilage). This is an outpatient surgical procedure with three tiny incisions on the knee.
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Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
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If you feel like your knee popped out or a bone in your knee moved, and your knee is painful and swollen, you may have a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. Left untreated, the knee will likely remain unstable. There is also about an 80% chance you will suffer significant secondary problems.
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An ACL tear is a common sports injury, and specialists typically recommend active individuals undergo ACL surgery to correct the problem.
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​Treatment for Knee Sprains
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Arthroscopic surgery is rarely required for a knee sprain itself, as these injuries typically heal with rest, physical therapy, and other nonsurgical treatments. However, if a sprain is accompanied by other ligament injuries—such as to the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)—arthroscopy may be used to assess and repair these additional injuries to stabilize the knee and promote recovery.
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Surgery for Chondromalacia of the Patella
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Arthroscopic surgery is rarely required for a knee sprain itself, as these injuries typically heal with rest, physical therapy, and other nonsurgical treatments. However, if a sprain is accompanied by other ligament injuries—such as to the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)—arthroscopy may be used to assess and repair these additional injuries to stabilize the knee and promote recovery.
Are You Dealing with Knee Pain?
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Don’t let knee pain hold you back. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Chronister today to explore your treatment options and get back to doing what you love.
Additional Resources
Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopaedic Connection website of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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