Knee Arthroscopy in Dubai
New Technique for Total Knee Replacement in Dubai
Overview
Knee injuries and conditions come in a variety of forms and severity levels. While some conditions necessitate the replacement of a portion or all of the knee joint, others may only call for the treatment or repair of the ligaments, cartilage, and tendons within and around the knee joint.
A knee arthroscopy surgery in Dubai could be an ideal treatment option for such cases.
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
Knee arthroscopy surgery in Dubai
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive outpatient surgery and a very common knee surgery. This procedure involves the usage of miniature cameras and instruments to avail a better understanding of the inner functioning of your knee. This improves surgical precision and reduces the number and size of surgical incisions. In addition, the arthroscope is frequently used to aid the surgeon’s visualisation in more complex surgeries; in some cases, additional incisions are required.
Orthopaedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat knee injuries. The procedure is most effective in treating injuries and repetition of conditions. Surgery treats the damage in cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and other soft tissues that surround, protect, and allow your knee to function properly.
Indications of knee arthroscopy
A variety of injuries can occur to the knee joint.
The following are the most common knee problems for which knee arthroscopy may be recommended for diagnosis and treatment:
Torn Cartilage/Meniscus tear – Meniscectomy is the surgery performed to treat a torn meniscus. The meniscus is a shock-absorbing wedge of cartilage that rests between the ends of the bones to cushion and support them. To get you rid of the symptoms of a torn meniscus, smaller tears can usually be trimmed.
Meniscus repair – A meniscus repair is a surgical procedure that is performed to repair a torn viable meniscus. When successful, meniscus repair can reinstate the normal anatomy of the knee and also give out a better long-term prognosis. However, meniscus repair is a more involved procedure. The recovery time is longer, and repair of the meniscus is not always possible due to a lack of blood supply to the meniscus.
Microfracture – Microfracture is a procedure that stimulates the body to produce new cartilage in areas of damaged cartilage. The firm outer layer of bone is penetrated in a controlled microfracture procedure to expose the inner layers of the bone where marrow cells exist. These cells can then enter the damaged area and fill in the cartilage gap.
ACL Reconstruction – One of the four major knee ligaments is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is essential for knee stability, and people who injure their ACL frequently complain of their knee giving way. As a result, many patients who suffer an ACL tear choose surgical treatment for their injury. The vast majority of ACL surgeries are done arthroscopically.
Plica excision – A plica is a piece of tissue that was left over from foetal development. Your knee was divided into compartments during its early development.
The compartment divides gradually deteriorate over time. When this remnant tissue becomes more visible, it is referred to as a plica. Plica syndrome occurs when the plica becomes irritated. To remove the irritated tissue, a plica resection is performed arthroscopically.
Baker’s cyst- A fluid-filled cyst that develops at the back of the knee as a result of synovial fluid accumulation. It is frequently associated with knee conditions such as a meniscal tear, knee arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Arthroscopy can be performed to treat a baker’s cyst.
The procedure of knee arthroscopy
General or regional, can be used for knee arthroscopy. Our knee surgeon will create ‘portals’ to access the knee joint after adequate anaesthesia. The portals are placed in specific locations to reduce the risk of injury to nearby nerves, blood vessels, and tendons. A camera is placed into the joint through one portal, and small instruments can be utilised to address the problem through others.
Patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery under regional can frequently watch their surgery on a monitor to determine what is causing their problem.
Recovery post knee arthroscopy surgery in Dubai
You will be shifted to the recovery room following surgery and should be able to go home within the next 1 or 2 hours. Make sure you have a friend or a family member to drive you home and check on you for at least the first day.
While recovery from knee arthroscopy is comparatively faster than traditional open knee surgery, it is critical to follow your doctor’s instructions after returning home carefully.
Goals of knee arthroscopy surgery
- To relieve pain
- To improve stability
- To remove loose bodies (cartilage and bone spurs)
- To repair tissues tears, and damage
- To improve function and range of motion
Results to be expected
Following arthroscopy, many people resume full, unrestricted activities. The type of damage in your knee will determine your recovery.
Lifestyle changes may be required for some people to protect the joint. Changing from high-impact exercise (such as running) to lower-impact activities is one example (such as swimming or cycling). These are the choices you will make with the help of our surgeon.
Arthroscopy Knee Replacement in Dubai
Our orthopedic doctor in Dubai, Dr. Murthana Sartawi, is an established orthopaedic surgery expert with vast experience in this field. He is known for using advanced and modern techniques of surgery that are not only minimally invasive but are also less painful with a faster recovery span. He has performed more than 1000 successful arthroscopy knee surgeries in Dubai and hence is highly looked up to among his peers in his domain. Moreover, his technique is accordingly published in journals along with a patent from the US.
Get in touch with Dr. Sartawi’s team to discuss your case in detail.
