Knee

Arthroscopy of the Knee Joint

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into a joint. Arthroscopy is a term that comes from two Greek words, arthro-, meaning joint, and -skopein, meaning to examine.

The benefits of arthroscopy involve smaller incisions, faster healing, a more rapid recovery, and less scarring. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is able to return home on the same day.

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Total Knee Replacement

A total knee replacement (TKR) or total knee arthroplasty is a surgery that resurfaces an arthritic knee joint with an artificial metal or plastic replacement parts called the ‘prostheses'.

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ACL Reconstruction

The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the major stabilizing ligaments in the knee. It is a strong rope like structure located in the centre of the knee running from the femur to the tibia. When this ligament tears unfortunately it doesn't heal and often leads to the feeling of instability in the knee.

ACL reconstruction is a commonly performed surgical procedure and with recent advances in arthroscopic surgery can now be performed with minimal incisions and low complication rates.

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Unicondylar Knee Replacement

This simply means that only a part of the knee joint is replaced through a smaller incision than would normally be used for a total knee replacement. The knee joint is made up of 3 compartments, the patellofemoral and medial and lateral compartments between the femur and tibia (i.e. the long bones of the leg). Often only one of these compartments wears out, usually the medial one. If you have symptoms and X-ray findings suggestive of this then you may be suitable for this procedure.

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Revision Knee Replacement

This means that part or all of your previous knee replacement needs to be revised. This operation varies from very minor adjustments to massive operations replacing significant amounts of bone and hence is difficult to describe in full.

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Partial Knee Replacement

MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing is an innovative treatment option for adults living with early to midstage osteoarthritis (OA) in either the medial (inner), patellofemoral (top), or both compartments of the knee. It is powered by the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System, which allows for consistently reproducible precision in performing partial knee resurfacing.

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Click on the topics below to find out more from the orthopedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Broken Bones and Injury

• Common Knee Injuries
• Hamstring Muscle Strain
• Muscle Strains in the Thigh

Fractures

• Femur (Thighbone) Fractures in Adults
• Femur (Thighbone) Fractures in Children Growth Plate Fractures Proximal Tibia Fractures
• Shinbone (Tibia) Fractures
• Stress Fractures

Tears and Instability

• Kneecap, Unstable
• Ligament Injuries of the Knee
• Meniscus, Tears of
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament, Tears of

Pain Syndromes

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
• Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
• Shin Splints

Diseases and Syndromes

• Bowed Legs
• Bursitis of the Knee: Goosefoot (Pes Anserine)
• Bursitis of the Knee: Kneecap (Prepatellar)
• Limb Length Discrepency
• Osteonecrosis of the Knee

Arthritis

• Arthritis of the Knee
• Osteoarthritis of Knee -- Social Impact
• Osteoarthritis of the Knee - Frequently Asked Questions

Pain Syndromes

• Compartment Syndrome
• Knee Pain, Adolescent Anterior
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
• Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)

Treatment and Rehabilitation

• Osteoarthritis: Surgical Treatment

Joint Replacement

• Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
• Knee Replacement and Implants
• Knee Replacement, Cemented and Cementless
• Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive
• Knee Replacement, Osteotomy and Unicompartmental Replacement (Arthroplasty)
• Total Knee Replacement

Nonsurgical Treatment

• Care of Casts and Splints
• How to use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers
• Viscosupplementation in Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Arthroscopy and Reconstruction

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Surgical Considerations in
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Meniscal Transplants

Considerations

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

Postoperative Care

• Knee Arthroscopy, Exercise Guide
• Knee Replacement - Exercise Guide
• Knee Replacement, Activities After