Joint reconstruction is a vital surgical option for patients suffering from severe joint damage due to injury, arthritis, or congenital conditions. Advances in surgical techniques, implant technology, and rehabilitation have made joint reconstruction increasingly successful in restoring joint function and improving the quality of life for patients.
Knee Preservation Procedure
A Knee Preservation Procedure refers to a range of surgical techniques and interventions aimed at preserving the natural knee joint and delaying or preventing the need for a total knee replacement surgery. A key aspect of such procedures include;
Biological Injections
Use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cell therapy, or other biological agents to promote healing and reduce inflammation in the knee joint.
The goal of knee preservation procedures is to improve knee function, reduce pain and extend the lifespan of the natural knee joint. These procedure are considered when conservative treatments like medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modification are no longer effective in managing symptoms and preserving knee function.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
or gel injections – viscosupplementation are used to treat early stages of OA by helping with lubrication, anti-inflammatory effect made glycosaminoglycan which is a long-chain carbohydrate molecule that helps retain moisture and lubricates the joint.
Knee Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat a variety of knee joint problems.
It involves inserting a small camera, called an arthroscope, into the knee joint through small stab incisions. The camera allows orthopedic surgeons to view the inside of the knee on a monitor and perform surgical procedures with specialized instruments inserted through another small stab incision.
Many knee conditions can be effectively managed by arthroscopy, including meniscus repair, partial meniscectomy, meniscus reshaping, ligament reconstruction, cartilage transplant or repair, and synovectomy. Arthroscopy can also be used to treat joint infections, remove loose bodies, or clean up damaged tissue.
Knee arthroscopy is generally less invasive compared to traditional open surgery, which typically results in less pain, faster recovery times, smaller scars, and reduced risk of complications, allowing patients to return to normal activities sooner.