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About the operation

Knee arthroscopy is a modern effective method of diagnosis and treatment of knee diseases.

30-90 minutes
The operation is characterized by low invasiveness, while it allows doctors to obtain visually accurate information about the condition of the joint and carry out the necessary treatment using minimal incisions.

The procedure has been designated the "gold standard" in orthopedic practice due to its effectiveness, low injury rate and accelerated rehabilitation time compared to traditional open-type surgeries.

Preparation for the operation and carrying out

Preoperative examination

Closed-type surgical intervention arthroscopy is performed using a special device, an arthroscope. It's a thin tube with a video camera and a lighting device at the end. Its use allows you to take into account all the anatomical details of the joint without having to make large incisions. Knee arthroscopy is used both for diagnostic purposes and for the treatment of various diseases such as ligament tears, meniscus injuries and inflammatory processes.

Indications
  • Chronic knee pain;
  • Meniscus or ligament injuries;
  • Arthritis and other inflammatory diseases of joints;
  • The presence of free intraarticular bodies;
  • Conditions requiring clarification of the diagnosis (indication for diagnostic arthroscopy of the knee joint);
Contraindications
  • Common severe diseases (for example, cardiovascular insufficiency, diabetes, blood diseases, etc.);
  • Infectious processes in the joint;
  • The presence of serious pathology of other organs that may complicate the operation.
Depending on the purpose of the operation, surgical and diagnostic arthroscopy of the knee joint are distinguished.

Operational activities include:

Knee ligament arthroscopy (plastic surgery)

It is a resection of the damaged ligament and its further transplantation. There are the following types of injuries in which a doctor can choose this technique: a simple sprain, a slight tear, and complete separation of the ligament from the bone base. Most often, these problems are accompanied by osteoporosis, impaired protein metabolism, and also old age. Ligaments can be damaged when trying to lift a large weight, a strong impact, an unsuccessful movement of a limb, or a fall.

Chondroplasty

It helps to eliminate the defect of articular cartilage tissue. Using an arthroscope in this technique makes it possible not only to detect, but also to completely remove cartilage fragments from the joint bag, which are often the main sources of pain.

Meniscus removal (meniscectomy)

It is a partial or complete removal of the meniscus during its restoration or implant transplantation. Currently, complete meniscectomy is practically not used, because it is believed that such an approach can provoke the development of osteoarthritis. During this operation, as a rule, only the damaged surface is removed. With partial restoration, the edges of the meniscus and the implant are aligned, full fit is achieved, and non-viable tissues are excised. The torn sections of the element are fixed by stitching, or by biodegradable screws.

Diagnostic arthroscopy of the knee joint

It makes it possible to identify various types of pathology, including inflammation, damage or destruction of the meniscus.

Preparation for the operation

Preparation for knee arthroscopy includes several key steps:

  • consultation with a trauma surgeon: the doctor conducts an examination and analyzes the patient's medical history. It is important to inform the doctor about all medications and allergy symptoms. Two days before the operation, it is recommended to stop taking anticoagulant medications.

  • Clinical studies: it is necessary to take a general and biochemical blood test, tests for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis, clinical urinalysis, MRI or CT scan of the joint for accurate diagnosis.

Preoperative requirements: 8-12 hours before surgery, you should refrain from eating and drinking liquids. Your doctor may also prescribe certain medications.

All these steps will help minimize risks and make the procedure safer.

How is knee arthroscopy performed

Arthroscopic surgery, depending on the degree of damage and the complexity of the case, is performed under local or general anesthesia and takes from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. The surgeon makes small incisions in the skin, through which he inserts an arthroscope and the necessary instruments. The use of a micro-video camera allows the specialist to see the condition of the joint from the inside, including its damage, including degenerative processes in the initial stage. After carrying out the necessary manipulations, the instruments are removed, the incisions are sutured, and sterile bandages are applied on top of them.

Recovery and rehabilitation after knee arthroscopy

After arthroscopic treatment of the knee joint, rehabilitation and recovery can take from 2 weeks to several months. It is recommended to avoid physical activity for the first 7-10 days and wear a special fixing bandage. The attending physician prescribes a course of physical therapy that will help restore joint mobility and muscle strength. Usually, a month after the intervention, patients can return to normal activities, but it is better to postpone intense physical activity for a longer period.

We have prepared answers to the most popular queries regarding the cost of knee arthroscopy.

At the EMC Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, you can get complete information on arthroscopic knee treatment and undergo the necessary diagnosis within a few hours. Thanks to the latest generation of innovative equipment and European standards of medical care, you will receive guaranteed results, rapid recovery and a return to a full life in the shortest possible time.

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Olga Davydova
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Dmitriy Chugaev
Doctor of the highest category, Ph.D. of Medical Sciences
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Umar Ozden
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Aleksandr Vetoshkin
Head of the Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Ph.D. of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor
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Artyem Lyagin
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Igor Kovalyunas
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Pavel Andreev
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Dmitriy Bessonov
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Andrey Anankin
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Danila Ananin
Head of the Department of Traumatology, Ph.D. of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Doctor of the highest category
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Ivan Vasilev
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Dmitriy Semenov
Doctor of Medicine, Professor
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Nechay Taras
Doctor of Medicine, Associate Professor, Professor
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Dmitry Ruchkin
Doctor of Medicine
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Igor Andrreytsev
Doctor of Medicine
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Chzhao Аleksey
Head of the Surgical Clinic, Doctor of Medicine, Professor
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Krishchanovich Olga
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Kovalenko Denis
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Myamlin Dmitry
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Tsilenko Konstantin
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Olga Davydova
  • Performs operations on the foot and ankle joint
  • Graduated from the Medical Faculty of the Moscow State Medical and Dental University named after A.I. Evdokimov
  • Specializes in the treatment of injuries to the musculoskeletal system, hands, and the manufacture of individual orthopedic products
Total experience
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Experience in EMC
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City: Moscow
Top-class surgeon
Dear Evgeny Alexandrovich, I have no words to express my gratitude to you for your timely diagnosis and masterfully performed thoracic surgery. Your professionalism and care for patients can be felt in everything-from the first consultation until the operation itself and
subsequent recovery.I am very glad that fate sent you to help me, because from the first minute I felt absolute confidence in your opinion, based on the colossal experience and vast practice of conducting such operations.You instilled in me confidence in the success of the proposed treatment and surrounded me with the care that is so necessary to recover from a complex surgical intervention.Thank you very much, give people life and hope, and may your professional success always accompany you!
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Marina Bissessar is an attentive and sensitive doctor.

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I would like to express my deep gratitude to Dr. Marina A. Bissessar for the perfect operation!

City: Moscow
A Real Surgeon!
Evgeny Alexandrovich is a Doctor from God, a real Surgeon and a Man! Highly professional, knowledgeable, thinking, always focused, focused on solving the problem, responsive, calm and kind Doctor! This is exactly what it should be a real Doctor!I admire his high professional and
human qualities !I am immensely grateful to him for saving my life, for a successful operation, for his attention, sensitivity, cordiality and care!Thank you so much for everything!!!Be always healthy and happy, Doctor, as well as your family may always be healthy and happy!!!
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A sensitive doctor and a true professional!
I had an appointment with Marina Alexandrovna today (an initial consultation after a toe surgery in another clinic). I got answers to all my questions and detailed tips on how to take care of my finger at home. Marina Alexandrovna treated me with great respect. great attention and
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City: Moscow
Thank you so much from me and my husband!
I would like to express my gratitude to the wonderful thoracic surgeon, Evgeny Alexandrovich Tarabrin, for giving your consent to perform an emergency operation on my husband. The operation was performed at a high professional level, using state-of-the-art equipment. using
advanced materials, in the least traumatic way that allows you to shorten the postoperative recovery and rehabilitation period.Thank you so much from me and my husband!
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Alekcey is a doctor who you can trust completely
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Mr. Tsilenko was quite well with the solution of the my son's nail problem

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The end result looks great
My daughter Anne fell and cracked her eyebrow. I was very happy with how quickly she came to see a doctor (Dr Tsilenko) and his patience with an anxious girl and my two other children were also in the clinic. The end result looks great and I expect we will hardly see the scar
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