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Arthroscopy of the Knee Joint
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 surgery is performed as day surgery and is usually
done under general anesthesia. Knee arthroscopy is common, and
millions of procedures are performed each year around the world.

Risks related to Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Include
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Postoperative bleeding
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Infection
Stiffness
Numbness to part of the skin near the incisions
Injury to vessels, nerves and a chronic pain syndrome
The risks and complications of arthroscopic knee surgery are
extremely small. One must however bear in mind that
occasionally there is more damage in the knee than was initially
thought and that this may affect the recovery time.
Address:Dr. Aron Rovner
1570 Old Country Rd
Westbury, NY 11590
phone:-(646) 596-1209
Email : adrovner@gmail.com
Website: http://www.newyorksportssurgery.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SpineSurgeonNewYork

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Knee surgery

  • 1. Arthroscopy of the Knee Joint 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 surgery is performed as day surgery and is usually done under general anesthesia. Knee arthroscopy is common, and millions of procedures are performed each year around the world. Risks related to Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Include       Postoperative bleeding Deep Vein Thrombosis Infection Stiffness Numbness to part of the skin near the incisions Injury to vessels, nerves and a chronic pain syndrome
  • 2. The risks and complications of arthroscopic knee surgery are extremely small. One must however bear in mind that occasionally there is more damage in the knee than was initially thought and that this may affect the recovery time. Address:Dr. Aron Rovner 1570 Old Country Rd Westbury, NY 11590 phone:-(646) 596-1209 Email : adrovner@gmail.com Website: http://www.newyorksportssurgery.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SpineSurgeonNewYork