What is the difference between Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty?

 

Arthroscopy is a minimal-invasive procedure involving a tiny incision to allow the insertion of a state-of-the-art scope to look into your affected joint. The scope has a camera on end to transmit images to a monitor for surgeons to view. The second incision allows orthopedic surgeons to insert small instruments to assess, diagnose and even treat issues with joints immediately. Arthroscopy can be performed on joints including knees, hips, shoulders, ankles, elbows, and wrists.

On the other hand, Arthroplasty is more commonly known as joint replacement surgery. It is a major open surgery in which the degenerative joints are replaced with an artificial joint. The surgery aims to relieve joint pain and increase the range of movement, thereby helping to improve mobility.

Consult Dr. Biren Nadkarni, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant, and Surgeon, to know more about the options you can opt to relieve the pain. He will be available in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi. Dr. Biren can also be reached at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital also.

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Common Knee conditions treated with Arthroscopy Surgery

 

 

Arthroscopy surgery is a minimal-invasive procedure in which a small incision is made to insert a specialized pencil-like instrument to look into the affected joint. The instrument or scope consists of optical fiber and has a camera on the end to transmit images to surgeons to view. The second incision allows orthopedic surgeons to insert a small instrument to diagnose and even treat issues with joints immediately.

Knee Arthroscopy surgery has become a common and safe surgery performed by Orthopedic surgeons nowadays. Patients can go home on the same day of surgery.

Below are the lists of common knee arthroscopic surgical procedures performed on the knee as follows:
•    Torn meniscus
•    Removal of loose fragments
•    Treatment of cartilage deficiencies
•    ACL Reconstruction
•    Baker’s Cyst

Consult Dr. Biren Nadkarni, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant, and Surgeon, if you are feeling pain around your knee and need the best advice to get relief from it. Dr. Biren Nadkarni will be available in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi as well as through online consultation. He can be reached at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital also.

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Locking in the Knee - What does that Mean?

 

The locked knee is a term used when a person is not capable to bend or straighten their knee. There are two types of the locked knee — true and pseudo. In True locked knee, the knee joint gets locked in one position and is unable to move at all. Whereas in Pseudo locked knee, a person's knee is physically capable to move, but the body discourages knee movement due to severe pain and swelling.

Causes of true locked knee include:

• Meniscal tear

• Loose bodies in the knee

• Patella dislocation

• Knee joint inflammation

Causes of the pseudo-locked knee include:

• pain from a knee injury

• inflammation from injury or degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)

• inflammation of the knee joint tissue - plica syndrome

• patellar maltracking, where the kneecap does not move correctly

If you are experiencing a locked knee, you should see an Orthopedic Surgeon such as Dr. Biren Nadkarni as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis and treatment. He will be available in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi as well as through online consultation. He can be reached at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital also.

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Treat Meniscus injury without surgery

 

There are different types of meniscus tears — some tears heal on their own while others require surgical treatment. If the tear is in the inner two-thirds, which lack blood flow, the tear cannot be repaired and may need to be trimmed or removed surgically. However, if the tear is on the outer one-third of the meniscus, chances are it may heal on its own because it has a rich blood supply that helps in regenerating meniscus tissue — or help it heal after surgical repair. The non-surgical treatment for tears that can heal on their own may include:
• Physical therapy
• RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
• Anti-inflammatory medications

For more severe tears, surgery is typically the best course of treatment. Let your Orthopedic surgeon take the decision on the kind of treatment after examining the knee.

Consult Dr. Biren Nadkarni, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant and Surgeon, if you feel pain, swelling or stiffness, it could be Meniscus Tear that may require surgery. Dr. Biren Nadkarni will be available in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi as well as through online consultation. He can be reached at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital at Okhla also.

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Meniscus Tear

 

The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in your knee providing cushioning effect and protects bones from getting rubbed with each other. However, like other knee injuries, meniscus tears can happen to anyone involved in high-impact activities. It occurs when an athlete changes direction suddenly or occurs at the same time as other knee injuries like an ACL injury. In fact, a meniscal tear is one of the most frequently occurring cartilage injuries of the knee. When it happens, you might feel

• A popping sensation

• Swelling or stiffness

• Pain, especially when twisting or rotating your knee

• Difficulty in bending and straightening the leg

• Feeling of the locked knee in place when you try to move it

If you feel pain, swelling or stiffness, it could be Meniscus Tear that may require surgery. Consult Dr. Biren Nadkarni, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant, and Surgeon, at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi as well as through online consultation. He can be reached at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital at Okhla also.

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Role of Meniscus

 

The structure of knee joint consists of three bones - the thighbone or “femur”, the shinbone or “tibia” and the kneecap or “patella”. In-between the thighbone and the shinbone there are two crescent shaped cartilages presents known as "meniscus”. These cartilages are very tough and have rubbery like structure that acts as a shock absorber between the shinbone and the thighbone.

Meniscus also helps in dispersing the body weight and reduces friction during movement. However, it can become weak due to over stress or repetitive stress and tends to rupture. This is one of the most common of knee injuries seen in overweight people and athletes. A torn meniscus causes pain, swelling and locking in the joint.

Consult Dr. Biren Nadkarni, a Senior Orthopedic Consultant and Surgeon, if you feel pain, swelling and stiffness, it could be Meniscus Tear that may require a surgery. Dr. Biren Nadkarni will be available in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi as well as through online consultation. He can be reached at SitaramBhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital at Okhla also.

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What does the ACL injury involve?

 

ACL reconstruction surgery is an arthroscopic (small incisions) procedure in which torn or damaged ACL is replaced with tendon tissue. The tendon graft is usually harvested and prepared from hamstring muscles from the patient's own body.

In this procedure, the surgeon will make two to three small incisions around the knee and insert an arthroscope into the knee joint to inspect the ligament injury. Once the damage is confirmed, the surgeon will remove the torn ACL and put a tendon graft in its place.
 
Follow the instructions provided by your doctor for fast recovery and stability of your knee.

Dr. Biren Nadkarni, Senior Orthopedic Consultant and Surgeon, and his team will provide the best care to athletes to recover fully and return to their sport when it is safe to do so. He will be available in person at his clinic - Joint & Bone Solutions situated at Hauz Khas, New Delhi as well as through online consultation. He can be reached at SitaramBhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital also.

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