Knee Arthroscopy
Not every problem joint needs a hip or knee replacement. Many techniques are now available to preserve anatomy—called joint preservation procedures.
Arthroscopy is one of those procedures. Simple problems like meniscus (cartilage) tears in the knee are dealt with very effectively with knee arthroscopy. Using 2 or 3 tiny incisions, the tear can be visualized with a video camera inserted into the knee, and the meniscus either trimmed or repaired. Other procedures are now available to restore or preserve worn surfaces. These include mosaicplasties, Carticel cartilage cell cultures, and osteochondral allografts.
These advanced joint preservation treatment options are available at the Hip and Knee Center of Excellence.