Hip and Knee Questions and Answers.
Edited By: Seth S. Leopold, M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, February 09, 2005
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Options for a torn meniscusWhat surgery is available for a torn knee meniscus? Several options are available for treating a torn knee meniscus.
Broadly speaking, torn menisci can either be repaired or they can be
trimmed back (debrided) so they are not unstable or
painful. The decision to repair or debride depends on the size, shape,
and location of the tear, as well as the age and expected demands of
the
patient. Most of the time, either procedure can be performed using an
arthroscope, which is a small, fiber-optic camera system used with
small
instruments so the incisions are very small, and the recovery is
relatively
quick. The success rate is very high, in most cases.
The best way to decide what procedure (if any) is best for you is by
seeing a surgeon with considerable experience in the surgical and
non-surgical approaches that are available to treat knee problems of
this
type. Surgery for Hip and 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 the Bone & Joint Surgery Center at 206-598-BONE (2663) or Eastside Specialty Clinic at 425-646-7777 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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