Arthroscopic Meniscectomy-Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Surgery for Torn Meniscus Cartilage in the Knee.
Edited By: Carol C. Teitz, M.D.
Last updated Friday, January 02, 2009
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Preparing for surgeryPreparation Prior to surgery, the patient should have no ongoing infections, and
the knee should have no sores or scratches. The patient should NOT
shave the knee the day before surgery. The patient should have someone
to help at home for 24-36 hours after the surgery.
Because airplane flight is also associated with blood clots in the leg,
we recommend that patients not travel by plane in the first 5 days
after surgery. Similarly, because dental work releases bacteria into
the blood stream, we recommend that dental work be put off until after
the knee has fully recovered from surgery, typically 4-6 weeks. When
this is not possible, we recommend antibiotic coverage around the time
of the dental work.
Costs The surgeon's office should provide a reasonable estimate of the
surgeon's fee, the hospital fee, the anesthesia fee, and the degree to
which these should be covered by the patient's insurance.Surgical team Arthroscopic meniscectomy should be performed by an orthopedic surgeon
fellowship trained in arthroscopic surgery of the knee. The procedure
should be done in a medical center or outpatient surgical facility that
is accustomed to doing arthroscopic meniscectomies frequently.Finding an experienced surgeon Surgeons specializing in arthroscopic meniscectomy can be located
through university schools of medicine, county medical societies or
state orthopedic associations. Other resources include the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Surgery for Torn Meniscus Cartilage in the Knee at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-543-1552 or 425-646-7777 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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