Surgical removal of the intraarticular disk.
The surgical removal of a cartilage from the knee.
Surgical removal of crescent-shaped cartilage (meniscus) of the knee, done when tom cartilage in the knee joint area causes chronic pain or difficulty in movement.
The surgical removal of a portion of one of the two pads of cartilage, called the menisci, which are located in the knee joint. The procedure is usually performed as arthroscopic surgery under local or general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Meniscectomy becomes necessary as a treatment for tears in the meniscus. Injuries requiring meniscectomy are usually diagnosed with MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
Surgical removal of a cartilage (meniscus) in the knee. This is carried out when the meniscus has been torn or is diseased, to relieve pain and locking of the knee joint.
Removal of a torn meniscus from the knee, typically done because of pain, loss of function, or arthritic changes. It may be performed via open surgery, but is often done arthroscopically in a same-day surgical setting.
A surgical operation where a damaged meniscus, which is a cartilage disc, is either partially or fully removed from a joint, typically the knee.
Meniscectomy is carried out when the meniscus damage results in the knee frequently locking or becoming unstable. This procedure alleviates these issues and lowers the likelihood of early-onset osteoarthritis in the joint.
Arthroscopy involves inserting a viewing device into the joint through a tiny incision to identify and pinpoint the damage. Instruments passed through the arthroscope can then remove the damaged portion. Alternatively, the meniscus can be extracted via a cut made beside the kneecap (patella).
Regardless of the method used, there’s a potential elevated risk of osteoarthritis in the future. However, this risk is lower than if the injured meniscus were left untreated.
Extraction of cartilage from inside a joint, typically the knee joint.