Meniscus Repair Surgery

Meniscus Repair Surgery in Kondapur, Hyderabad

Meniscus repair surgery is performed to remove or repair a torn meniscus. There are two menisci in each knee. Meniscus repair surgery is recommended when it gets torn or injured.

What is Meniscus Repair Surgery?

The meniscus is a portion of the cartilage in our knee. It is responsible for stabilizing and cushioning the knee joint. When the meniscus gets torn due to an injury or a sudden change in direction, meniscus repair surgery is required.

Why is Meniscus Repair Done?

There are various non-surgical treatment options for meniscus tear such as resting, applying an ice pack to the affected area, and pain relief medication. Physical therapy may also be recommended. Meniscus repair surgery is recommended when the meniscus tear is severe and conservative treatments have failed to repair it. It is also performed because the knee can become unstable, pain and swelling may occur and the knee may feel like it is stuck or locked up, due to the injured meniscus.

How is Meniscus Repair Surgery Done?

Typically, knee arthroscopy is performed to repair a torn meniscus. In this procedure, the patient is administered anaesthesia. Then, the skin on their knee is cleaned by the surgical team. The surgeon goes ahead to make a few small incisions in the knee. These incisions are called portals. After this, a sterile fluid is injected into the knee. This is done to wash away any debris inside the joint and also control any minor bleeding that may occur. With this, the surgeon can see clearly inside the joint.

After this, an arthroscope is inserted into the joint through one of the portals. This is a narrow tube with a video camera attached to one of its ends. This camera will project the video onto a monitor that your surgeon will look at. Once they’ve observed the tear, they will decide which technique to use for the surgery. In the meniscus repair technique, they will sew the torn pieces together so that they can heal on their own. In partial meniscectomy, the damaged parts will be trimmed and removed. The healthy meniscus tissue will be left in its place. Once the surgery is complete, the portals will be closed using surgical strips or stitches. The knee will be covered with a bandage.

What Happens After Meniscus Repair Surgery?

After meniscus repair surgery at Apollo Kondapur, patients are brought to the recovery area and kept under observation until the anaesthesia wears off. Typically, patients go home on the same day as their surgery.

What are the Complications Associated with Meniscus Repair Surgery?

Generally, meniscus repair surgery is safe. However, in rare cases, some complications may arise such as;

• Arthritis, later on
• Bleeding in the knee area
• Damage to nearby blood vessels or nerves
• Reaction to anaesthesia
• Blood clots
• Infection
• Joint stiffness

If you experience the following symptoms after meniscus repair surgery, you should contact your doctor immediately;

• Fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit
• Pain or swelling in the knee area, which persists despite rest or elevating the leg
• Breathing problems
• Fluid or blood leakage around the incision area
• Foul-smelling pus or drainage from the incision

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Kondapur

Call 1860-500-2244 to book an appointment

Conclusion

Most patients recover within 6 weeks to 3 months after meniscus repair surgery. With proper care, rest, and physical therapy, patients can recover and resume their daily activities.