KNEE’D SOME HELP?
Did you know that the knee is not only the largest joint in our body, but also one of the most complex? It is what we call a ‘synovial joint’, meaning “lined with ‘synovium’”, which is what produces the fluid that lubricates and nourishes the inside of the joint. When the smooth surfaces at the end of the femur and tibia (articular cartilage) are damaged, we experience that painful side effect, arthritis.
Knee Arthroscopy (the latter being a term that, at its Greek origin, literally translates as “to look within the joint”) is a process that orthopedic surgeons use to inspect, diagnose, and treat problems present within a joint. Because the arthroscope (a small camera) and surgical instruments used in this procedure are very thin, our team can use small incisions to access the knee joint.This is often seen as a welcome change from the larger incisions needed for a typical open surgery. The team at Summit Orthopedic Specialists understand how knee injuries and pain can impact your ability to live life on your terms and at your speed and pride themselves on being their California patients’ knee arthroscopy surgeons.
