About the Knee
The
knee is formed by the end of the femur, top of the tibia, and the
patella. In the knee joint, the bones are covered with thick
cartilage. In addition to the joint cartilage, the meniscus is a
semicircular specialized cartilage on the inner (medial) and outer
(lateral) portions of the knee that acts as a cushion in the
joint. The meniscus can be torn as a result of a twisting injury
or from wear-and-tear.
Ligaments in the front (ACL), back
(PCL), inner (MCL), and outer parts (LCL) of the knee act to stabilize
the knee. Twisting injuries can result in tears of the ligaments,
resulting in a feeling of knee instability.
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Arthroscopic
knee surgery is minimally invasive surgery performed through small
incisions that minimize postoperative pain and accelerate
recovery. Arthroscopic surgery can be used to treat tears of the
meniscus, as well as to perform ACL and PCL knee ligament
reconstructions.
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
When
knee arthritis is severe and the pain is not relieved by conservative
treatment, a prosthetic replacement of the joint cartilage surfaces can
be performed using metallic and plastic implants.
Check these links for more information concerning specific types of knee problems:
