Arthroscopy
(ar-thros'ko-pe)

Arthroscopy allows physicians to visualize internal structures (example: Knee, Shoulder,etc.) using specialized instruments.  Without creating a large incision, several small puncture sites, the size of a pencil, are created; allowing the physician to pass a camera and the arthroscopy instruments through special sheaths.  The physician then uses a video system to visualize and repair the internal structures.  This technology has greatly reduced recovery time normally associated with surgery.

Many of the professional athletes we watch on television are back on the playing field just weeks following arthroscopy.  Recovery time is dramatically reduced since the surgeon does not have to cut through major muscles and tissue to gain access to the problem area.

             Knee Arthroscopy

 The Anterior Cruciate Ligament. (ACL)   Injuries to this crucial ligament are common among athletes.  A graft is required to repair this ligament. 
A graft can be harvested from the patients own tendon.  The harvested tendon is attached to the upper and lower leg to provide knee stability.  A new procedure used at the Surgery Center of Enid is to harvest a portion of the hamstring to reconstruct the ligament.  This new technique has proven to reduce the recovery and rehabilitation time normally associated with this type of surgery.

Lateral Meniscus.  The Meniscus is a cartilage which acts as a cushion between the femur and tibia bone.  Many times during sports or other activities, this cartilage develops a tear causing pain and a clicking sound when moving the knee.  Arthroscopy removes the loose fragments and smoothes the cartilage from rough edges and tears, allowing free movement.  The Lateral Meniscus is located on the outside aspect of the knee.

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The Medial Meniscus.   The medial cartilage is located on the inside of the knee. 

If you or a family member is experiencing knee trouble.  Check our physicians page to locate an Orthopedic Surgeon to assist you.