Knee Arthroscopy In India
The arthroscope is a fiber-optic telescope that can be inserted into a joint (commonly the knee, shoulder and ankle) to evaluate and treat a number of conditions .A camera is attached to the arthroscope and the picture is visualized on a TV monitor. Most arthroscopic surgeries are performed as a Day-Only procedure and are usually done under general anaesthesia. Knee arthroscopy is a common procedure.
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Arthroscopy is useful in evaluating and treating the following conditions:
- Torn floating cartilage (meniscus): The cartilage is trimmed to a stable rim or
- occasionally repaired
- Torn surface (articular) cartilage
- Removal of loose bodies (cartilage or bone that has broken off) and cysts.
- Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate ligament
- Patello-femoral (knee-cap) disorders
- Washout of infected knees
- General diagnostic purposes
Basic Knee Anatomy
The knee is the largest joint in the body. The knee joint is made up of the femur, tibia and patella (knee cap). All these bones are lined with articular (surface) cartilage. This articular cartilage acts like a shock absorber and allows a smooth low friction surface for the knee to move on. Between the tibia and femur lie two floating cartilages called menisci. The medial (inner) meniscus and the Lateral (outer) meniscus rest on the tibial surface cartilage and are mobile. The menisci also act as shock absorbers and stabilizers. The knee is stabilized by ligaments that are both in and outside the joint. The medial and lateral collateral ligaments support the knee from excessive side-to-side movement. The (internal) anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments support the knee from buckling and giving way. The knee joint is surrounded by a capsule (envelope) that produces a small
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Dr. Subhash Jangid
Speciality: Orthopedics/Bone & Joint Surgeon
Experience: 20+ years of experience
Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute
About Doctor:
- Subhash Jangid is a leading Orthopedic with vast experience of over 20 years in his field of expertise and special focus on hip, knee and joint replacement surgeries,Bone & Joint Surgeon.
- He is an expert in his field and has performed more than 20,000 surgeries in his illustrious career.
- He is also acclaimed for performing around 6500 joint replacement surgeries every year and treats a number of international patients annually.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Number of beds: 1000
ICU Beds: 298
Airport Distance: 17 KMs
Brief About:
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute was established in 2001.
- It is an outstanding multi-speciality quaternary care hospital,having the top-notch infrastructure, advanced equipment, highly qualified and experienced medical professionals and super sub-specialists.
- Fortis Hosptial Gurgaon is an advanced centre of excellence in Robotic Surgery, Neurosciences, Oncology, Renal Sciences, BMT, Organ Transplants, Orthopaedics, Cardiac Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
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