Knee Surgery Specialist in East Brunswick, NJ

In most cases, your surgeon at Mid Atlantic Orthopedic Associates, LLP, can repair your knee using a minimally invasive procedure called arthroscopy. During arthroscopy, they make one tiny incision and use a slim instrument called an arthroscope.

The arthroscope holds a light and camera. After your surgeon inserts it through the incision and into the joint, the camera sends magnified images to a monitor. These enhanced images allow your surgeon to examine the joint, diagnose problems, and perform surgery.

To repair the tissues, they make another small incision and insert narrow surgical tools through that opening. During arthroscopy, your surgeon can:

• Repair tendons
• Reconstruct ligaments
• Repair or remove a torn meniscus
• Transplant cartilage
• Remove bone spurs and loose bodies in the joint
• Remove inflamed, damaged, or infected tissues

Arthroscopic surgery causes minimal trauma to your body. As a result, you have less bleeding during the procedure, much less post-op pain, and you recover faster.

After arthroscopic surgery, most people start walking right away and go home in a few hours. You use an assistive device like crutches to keep the weight off your knee while it heals.

One of the best ways to accelerate your recovery is to start exercising right away, but it’s also important to follow your provider’s exercise instructions. As you move the joint, circulation increases, which helps to reduce inflammation and ease the pain.

You have an easy exercise routine to follow at home and you start structured physical therapy as soon as your provider determines it’s safe for your knee. You should be ready to return to most activities in 6-8 weeks.