Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy: Meniscectomy is surgery to repair a torn or otherwise damaged meniscus cartilage of the knee.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Meniscectomy

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Meniscectomy:

• Torn meniscus

Non-Surgical Options: Meniscectomy

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Meniscectomy:

• Knee brace
• Rest, ice, compression, elevation (R.I.C.E)
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication

Other Surgical Options: Meniscectomy

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Meniscectomy may include these surgeries:

• Laparoscopic meniscectomy

Anesthetic Requirements for Meniscectomy

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Meniscectomy may include:

• Local, regional, or general anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Meniscectomy

Possible surgical complications of Meniscectomy may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Scarring
• Swelling
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Meniscectomy

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: Good prognosis.

Meniscectomy: Recovery Time

Recovery period for Meniscectomy: Six to eight weeks.

Descriptions of Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy: surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee
Source: WordNet 2.1

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