Knee Arthroscopy in Omaha, Ne

Omaha Knee Arthroscopy Information by Dr. Ajoy Jana

Knee arthroscopy uses a fiber-optic camera to look around the knee. It is an out-patient procedure and it involves only 2-3 small incisions. Most frequently, it is used to treat pain resulting from a torn meniscus. 

The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage pad that acts a shock-absorber between the femur and the tibia. When there is a tear, the surgeon removes the torn part of the meniscus and tries to leave behind as much of the intact meniscus as possible. In rare cases, meniscus can be repaired with sutures. 

Arthroscopic surgery is also used for ACL reconstruction, patella realignment and treatment of focal cartilage damage. 

While knee arthroscopy is very successful in treating meniscus tears, it is not very useful in treating arthritis. This is because arthritis involves the loss of the normal cartilage. When someone has large areas of cartilage that are worn down and roughened, there isn't much that can be done with an arthroscope. Studies show that patients with 2 mm or less of joint space, based on their X-ray, should not have knee arthroscopy surgery because it is not helpful. 

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