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Arthroscopy introduction
ARTHROSCOPY of the knee is an operation in which a small camera and surgical instruments are inserted into your knee through two or three small (1cm) puncture wounds. The structures within the knee are assessed including the meniscus (mobile footballer’s cartilage), the synovium (lining of the knee), the articular cartilage (joint surfaces), and the cruciate…
Knee Information
This section provides a wealth of information about the knee; conditions that can affect it, treatment options and detail on the operations along with rehabilitation afterwards. These pages are provided for general information only — you should not undertake any part of a programme unless instructed by your consultant or physiotherapist. If you have had…
Proprioception
The special function of the ACL As well as providing a restraint to abnormal knee movement, the ACL gives important information to the muscles involved in the reflex control of knee movements. Nerve fibres give the knee a sense of position and movement and this sensory awareness is known as proprioception. It is a normal…
Microfracture cartilage repair
This information sheet on Microfracture cartilage repair is in three sections: • Information on the nature and purpose of cartilage repair surgery utilising the microfracture technique • An outline of the post-operative rehabilitation and reasons why it is important to follow a gradual specific plan• Example detailed exercise plan.
Arthroscopy – Before the Operation
Before the OperationWhen you are admitted to the hospital the operating surgeon will re-examine your knee, marking the particular leg and will ask you to sign a consent form. Any last minute questions can be answered. The nursing staff and physiotherapist will also visit you to explain the procedure.
For Medical Professionals
This section provides a wealth of information about the knee; conditions that can affect it, treatment options and detail on the operations along with rehabilitation afterwards. These pages are provided for general information only — you should not undertake any part of a programme unless instructed by your consultant or physiotherapist. If you have had…
