Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy: what is it and why is surgery needed?

A meniscectomy is a surgical procedure in which part or all of the meniscus of a joint is removed. The meniscus, or articular meniscus, is a crescent-shaped cartilage located between the bones of the joint and acts as a shock absorber during joint movement.

The meniscus can be subject to various types of damage, such as stretching, tearing, and wear. This causes pain, swelling and limited movement in the joint. Although some minor injuries can be cured, in some cases meniscectomy surgery is necessary.

Meniscectomy surgery can be performed either openly or using arthroscopy, a technique in which the surgeon uses a thin, flexible instrument with a camera to perform the operation through a small hole in the skin.

During surgery, the surgeon removes the damaged part of the meniscus or the entire meniscus. If part of the meniscus is removed, the surgeon tries to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible to ensure normal function of the joint.

After surgery, the patient is advised to take a number of precautions, such as limiting physical activity, using ice and anti-inflammatory drugs, and performing rehabilitation exercises.

Although meniscectomy is a relatively safe operation, it can have a number of complications, such as infections, bleeding, and damage to blood vessels and nerves.

In general, meniscectomy is an effective method of treating articular meniscus injuries, which allows you to restore normal joint function and return the patient to an active life. However, before undergoing surgery, it is necessary to discuss all possible risks and side effects with the surgeon and make an informed decision based on the individual characteristics of each patient.

Contents: 1. Definition of the concept 2. Essence of the operation 3. Description of the technique 4. Possible complications during the operation 5. Preparation for this operation, recovery conditions 6. Repeated injury is the reason for the persistence of the disease 7. Prevention of injuries and diseases of the knee joint