Knee Arthroscopy in Noida

Knee pain and limp, buckling or giving way, locking or inability to straighten the joint, restricted movements, clicking or clucking sounds and swelling, maybe one of the many complaints you have. These problems could be due to several underlying reasons. It could be a stand-alone problem or accompany various problems in other joints (multiple joint pains as in conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis) or systemic ailments like gout. The onset of pain may be after a single significant injury, minor repetitive injury or no injury at all. Sudden overuse or unaccustomed loading on the knee e.g. climbing several steps during a pilgrimage or a trek can result in knee injury.

Knee Arthroscopy Surgery

With technological advances, Knee Surgical Procedures has evolved and progressed to such an extent that we are able to treat number of joint conditions more effectively than ever before with the help of non-invasive methods like knee arthroscopy. It offers better surgical precision, better cosmesis, fast recovery and thereby more patient satisfaction.

Following are the indications and types of Knee Arthroscopy Surgery:

• ACL reconstruction surgery
• PCL Reconstruction Surgery
• MPFL Reconstruction Surgery
• MCL Reconstruction Surgery
• Multiligament knee injury
• Medial and lateral meniscus repair
• Cartilage damage
• Synovitis (Inflammation of cartilage tissue)

ACL reconstruction surgery

ACL is one of two ligaments that crosses the middle of our knee joint and connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia) and helps in stabilizing the knee joint.

Most ACL injuries occur during sports and fitness activities that can put extraneous stress on the knee, Such as:

• Suddenly slowing down and changing the direction
• Pivoting with foot firmly planted
• Landing from a jump incorrectly
• Stopping suddenly
• Receiving a direct blow to the knee joint

PCL reconstruction Surgery

A PCL reconstruction surgery is performed with the help of arthroscope using specialized and highly accurate instrumentation to enable the exact recreation of its anatomy. All reconstructive procedures for the PCL require the graft. A common technique involves grafting the torn PCL with the segments of hamstring tendons. If the surgery requires the reconstruction of multiple ligaments at once, different graft materials can be used. In general, most methods utilize specially designed screws allowing the secure immediate fixation of the graft material within bone tunnels drilled into the knee joint.

MPFL Reconstruction Surgery

Medial patella-femoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is the procedure used to correct serious and recurring dislocation of our kneecap. MPFL is the major ligament in knee joint which stabilizes the patella and helps in preventing patellar subluxation (partial dislocation) or dislocation.

Dislocation can be caused by the direct blow to the knee, twisting injury to the lower leg, strong muscle contraction, or because of any congenital abnormality such as shallow or malformed joint surfaces.

After surgery, patients will have to complete physical therapy for at least 3 to 6 months to ensure the muscles are strong and stable. Patients can expect to return to unrestricted activities only after the complete recovery.

MCL Reconstruction Surgery

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries are mostly caused by contact on the outside of the Knee thereby pulling apart of this inner structure resulting it to tear. Due to very good blood supply an isolated MCL injury tends to heal by conservative (non-invasive) means, however if the MCL is injured along with other ligaments or if the MCL has been avulsed and the tip has slipped inside the knee joint then it require surgical treatment. If it’s a fresh injury the MCL can be repaired and if it’s an old injury then it can be reconstructed using a tendon graft from other part of the leg.

In case of minor knee injuries and knee pain best knee arthroscopy surgeon in Noida may suggest Heat therapy (short wave diathermy, hot packs, contrast bath), cryotherapy (cold packs, icing), electrical stimulation( TENS, IFT), Ultrasound therapy are also used in relieving debilitating pain, inflammation in joint, muscle spasms thus improving functioning in your knee joint and surrounding structures.

Exercises is important to bring back the strength in joint and the musculature for proper weight bearing and carrying out day to day activity and living with ease.

Why SKI Clinic?

Treatment is individualized and based on the symptoms, the degree of disability and the demands of the patient’s lifestyle. It is solely dependent on your current condition, symptoms and what exactly is causing the knee pain. We also give tips on exercise modification and advocate the holistic approach to handle your knee related issues; treatments may include therapy and lifestyle changes, injections, surgery and alternative medicine.