Meniscus Repair or Partial Meniscectomy
Care Before the Procedure
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, and previous knee injuries.
- Avoid eating or drinking if general anesthesia is planned.
- Keep the knee clean and remove lotions or creams before surgery.
- Arrange transportation as driving is not recommended post-anesthesia.
Care During the Procedure
- The procedure is performed under general or regional anesthesia for patient comfort and safety.
- Arthroscopic instruments used to repair or remove torn meniscus tissue.
- Protect surrounding cartilage, ligaments, and nerves during the procedure.
- Maintain a sterile environment to prevent infection at the surgical site.
Care After the Procedure
- Follow weight-bearing instructions depending on repair or meniscectomy type.
- Begin physiotherapy as advised to restore mobility and knee strength.
- Monitor incision for swelling, redness, or signs of infection.
- Gradually resume activities as guided by a surgeon and therapist.
Eligibility
- Patients with symptomatic meniscus tears causing pain, swelling, or knee locking.
- Individuals with tears in the vascular zone suitable for repair.
- People with irreparable meniscus tissue requiring partial removal to relieve symptoms.
- Athletes or active individuals needing restoration of knee stability and function.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, and previous knee injuries.
- Avoid eating or drinking if general anesthesia is planned.
- Keep the knee clean and remove lotions or creams before surgery.
- Arrange transportation as driving is not recommended post-anesthesia.
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KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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