A knee arthroscopy is often done to confirm a diagnosis. In most cases the surgeon can treat your problem at the same time. Some of the more common knee problems are the tears of the medical or lateral meniscus. Tears to the meniscus can be repaired or removed. Other treatment options include shaving or removal of the cartilage or smoothing or releasing of the patella. A knee arthroscopy can be performed on an out patient basis and a patient can usually go home a few hours after surgery. After a knee arthroscopy most people can return to office work within a week. Many more return to a more active life within one to two months.
Two ligaments in the knee most likely to be injured are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or the medial collateral ligament (MCL). Depending on the severity of the injury these can be treated surgically or nonsurgically. Rehabilitation is a major part of treatment whether or not you have surgery.
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