Knee Arthroscopy

What is a Knee Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope (camera) is inserted into a joint.

An arthroscope is a device that your doctor uses to see inside your knee joint. It includes a tiny camera at its tip, this allows direct visualization of all parts of the knee and also allows surgical procedures to be performed by minimally invasive ‘keyhole’ surgery.

Where required, additional surgical instruments can be inserted through the arthroscope or through additional small incisions in your knee. This can allow a range of other surgical actions.

The arthroscope (a long thin camera) allows the surgeon to view the inside of the joint or body part, and combines with a variety of devices that allow the surgeon to cut away, move, correct or remove are element that is causing problems or pain.

Some arthroscopic surgical procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis. This means patients can return home the same day of the procedure.