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| WHAT IS ARTHROSCOPIC MENISECTOMY? |
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| An arthroscopic menisectomy is a procedure in which the physician uses an arthroscope and other tools to remove all or part of a damaged meniscus in the knee, or if possible, to repair the meniscus. The meniscus is a piece of rubbery tissue (fibrocartilage) between the bones of the knee joint. An arthroscope is a tube with a camera and light at its end that projects an image of the inside of your knee on to a television monitor. The arthroscope is about the diameter of a pencil. |
| WHEN IS THIS PROCEDURE USED? |
| Arthroscopic menisectomy is used when you have damaged cartilage in your knee, it may treat the knee without the need for open knee surgery with larger incisions. Recovery time from an arthroscopic menisectomy is faster than it is from open knee surgery. |
| Alternatives to an arthroscopic menisectomy procedure are: |
| Limiting your physical activity |
| Taking drugs to reduce swelling |
| Having physical therapy |
| Having open knee surgery |
| Choosing to have no treatment, while recognizing the risks of your condition |
| PREPARING FOR AN ARTHROSCOPIC MENISECTOMY |
| Plan for your care and recovery after the operation, especially if you are to have general anesthesia. Allow for time to rest, and try to find people to assist you in day to day activities. Follow the instructions provided by your physician. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight or the morning before the procedure, not even coffee, tea, or water. |
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