Arthroscopy
An effective treatment that can identify causes of pain missed even by MRI, examining and treating the finest details of the condition at the same time.
Through an incision of about 0.5 cm, a tiny endoscope and micro laser instruments are inserted into the joint to diagnose and treat small lesions in one step.
Recommended for
- Pain continues although tests show nothing specific
- Fluid often builds up in the knee, or the back of the knee pulls or won't straighten
- Inner knee pain or a slipping feeling when sitting cross-legged
- Fatigue or knee pain when walking
Small incision
0.5 cm incisions mean small wounds, short recovery and a quick return to daily life.
Less pain afterward
Less post-operative pain, a relatively low risk of infection and very few complications.
Local anesthesia
Usually done under local anesthesia at the incision site, avoiding the burden of general anesthesia.
Questions patients ask
What happens on the day of surgery?
You lie on your back and rest for 8 hours without eating. With the leg raised on a support and continuous ice, you can turn onto your side with the leg raised the next day.
When can I walk?
From the day after surgery, on crutches without putting weight on the leg.
How does rehabilitation go?
For an isolated meniscus injury, active movement is allowed within a pain-free range. Social activity is possible after a week, and muscle function takes about 6 weeks to recover. Sports can start when strength is about 80% of the healthy side. With severe degeneration or extensive resection, sports are restricted for 4 to 6 months.
AftercareAvoid sitting cross-legged for a while. Physical therapy and steady rehabilitation are key to a smooth recovery; the care team decides the type and intensity of exercise.