Knee surgery is a general term for operations used to treat problems affecting the bones, cartilage, meniscus, ligaments, tendons, or joint surfaces of the knee. It can be used for sports injuries, advanced arthritis, fractures, ligament tears, cartilage damage, or other conditions that cause significant pain, instability, locking, or loss of movement.<\/p>\n
There are many different types of knee surgery. Arthroscopy uses small keyhole incisions to treat selected problems inside the joint. ACL reconstruction replaces a torn ligament. Cartilage or meniscus procedures may repair or remove damaged tissue. In severe arthritis, partial or total knee replacement may be used to replace damaged joint surfaces. Revision surgery is performed when a previous knee replacement needs to be changed.<\/p>\n
The correct operation depends on the diagnosis. Not everyone with knee pain needs surgery. Orthopaedic surgeons usually consider symptoms, examination findings, imaging, age, activity level, and response to non-surgical treatment before recommending a procedure.<\/p>\n
Because \u2018knee surgery\u2019 covers many operations, patients should avoid assuming that every knee problem requires replacement. A sports injury may need arthroscopy or ligament reconstruction, while severe arthritis may need partial or total replacement. Knowing the exact diagnosis helps the patient understand the expected hospital stay, rehabilitation, and likely recovery time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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