Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure whereby a visualizing device known as the arthroscope is inserted inside the knee through a key hole incision. This can be a diagnostic as well as a theraputic procedure. Mostly this involves a diagnostic scopy followed by treatment of the underlying cause.

Arthroscopy has lead to a lesser morbidity and a faster recovery as compared to an open procedure with minimal risks of infection and other surgical complications. The usual theraputic procedures done include:

• Ligament Reconstruction
• Cartilage Surgery
• Meniscus surgery
• Patello-femoral joint evaluation
• Synovectomy
• Loose body removal
• Diagnostic arthroscopy

The procedure is usually done under a regional anaesthesia (Spinal/epidural) anaesthesia. The patient is usually mobilized on next day of surgery and discharged on the third day after comfortable ambulation.