Knee Arthroscopy

If you’re having knee issues, your doctor may want to perform arthroscopic surgery in order to address your problem.

Before discussing the procedure, let’s take a look at the bones that make up your knee joint. Your thigh bone, or femur, connects to your knee from above. You have tendons that support your patella, or knee cap. Finally, your lower leg consists of your tibia and your fibula.

When your surgeon needs to look inside your knee, he or she will make incisions in your skin, then insert an arthroscope with a camera attached to the end.

At the time of surgery, the surgeon may now address cartilage or ligamentous pathology. Postoperatively, your surgeon may recommend physical therapy with full recovery in 6-8 weeks.