Knee Arthroscopy is an outpatient surgical procedure that can diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint. Two very small incisions are made to allow a tiny camera to be inserted and project images off the inside of the knee on a screen. It often allows a precise diagnosis of the patient’s condition. Using tiny specialized instruments, many condition can be repaired such as meniscus and ligament tears. Knee arthroscopy is not an effective treatment for advanced arthritis or symptoms that are caused by the arthritic condition.

There are limited risks to the procedure and the outlook is good for most patients. Your recovery time and prognosis will depend on the severity of the knee problem and the complexity of the required procedure.