Hip and Knee Surgical Procedures
Surgery is a common treatment used for many hip and knee conditions. Surgery includes everything from arthroscopic procedures to joint replacement surgery.
The safety of cadaver donated tissues for use in surgical procedures is of great concern for many patients. Tissues used for ACL surgery, cartilage transplants, and other orthopedic procedures may come from donors. The safety of these grafts concerns many patients who seen these types of surgery.
Knee surgery is often used for the treatment of different conditions that can cause
knee pain.
A meniscectomy is a surgical procedure to remove torn cartilage in the knee. The meniscectomy is done using arthroscopic surgery on the knee joint. The arthroscope is a small camera that allows the surgeon to perform the surgery on the torn meniscus through a small incision.
Microfracture is a surgical option that is used to treat areas of damaged cartilage. Most commonly used in the treatment of knee cartilage damage, microfracture is performed to stimulate new cartilage growth.
ACI, short for autologous chondrocyte implantation, is a surgical treatment for cartilage damage. In an ACI procedure, cartilage cells are grown in a lab, and then placed in the area of cartilage damage.
Mosaicplasty and OATS are procedures used for treatment of cartilage damage, called cartilage transfer techniques. Both OATS and mosaicplasty use cartilage from healthy parts of the knee and transfer to a damaged area of the knee.
Many patients with injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament have questions about whether or not surgery is necessary. This will help you understand the issues.
A lateral release of the patella is a procedure used to loosen the tight tissue attached to the kneecap. By performing a lateral release, the patella is allowed to fit into its proper position in the groove at the end of the thigh bone.
Treatment of meniscus tears may require surgery. If possible, your surgeon may attempt to repair the meniscus rather than remove the damaged cartilage.
Many patients want to know if they can watch their arthroscopic procedure. When I am performing arthroscopic knee surgery, I enjoy having patients watch the procedure on the television monitor. I think it helps a patient better understand the problem, and therefore it often helps the patient with their rehabilitation. Not all arthroscopic procedures, however, a suitable for patients to be awake.
