Knee arthroscopy

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Arthroscopy

Knee arthroscopy - series

Overview

Recovery

Risks

Knee arthroscopy

Alternative Names:

Knee scope - arthroscopic lateral retinacular release; Synovectomy; Patellar debridement

Risks:

The risks for any anesthesia are:

Allergic reactions to medications
Problems breathing

The risks for any surgery are:

Bleeding
Infection

Additional risks include:

Bleeding into the joint (hemarthrosis)
Damage to the cartilage, meniscus, or ligaments in the knee
Failure of the surgery to relieve symptoms
Knee stiffness

Review Date: 5/31/2006
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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