Knee Arthroscopy Surgery in British Columbia and Alberta

Knee conditions like torn ligaments, meniscus tears, loose bone or cartilage fragments, arthritis, infection, and other inflammatory conditions can all lead to knee pain and/or instability. Fortunately, many of these problems can be treated with arthroscopic surgery if other non-operative treatments fail to improve the condition.

 

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to perform procedures on the knee joint through very small incisions (cuts or “portals”) around the knee. During knee arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your knee joint. The camera displays live pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to maneuver surgical instruments inside your knee joint.
 

Because the arthroscope and other surgical instruments are small in diameter, your surgeon can often use much smaller incisions, compared to larger incisions required for standard, “open” surgery. Arthroscopic knee procedures can therefore result in less pain for patients, and possibly shorten recovery times (compared to “open” knee procedures). Your surgeon will discuss if arthroscopic knee surgery or open knee surgery is most appropriate for your condition during the consultation.
 

After surgery, the small incisions are closed with sutures or adhesive strips. A dressing and bandage are applied to the knee. Sometimes a knee brace will also be applied. Most patients are allowed to walk immediately after arthroscopic knee surgery, but restrictions will depend on the exact nature of the surgery. Similarly, recovery after knee arthroscopy surgery varies depending on the specific procedures performed.

 

Knee arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat a wide range of knee problems. Common arthroscopic procedures in the knee include:

• Meniscectomy or meniscal repair

• ACL reconstruction, ACL repair, repair of other knee ligaments

• Patella stabilization surgery (for recurrent patella or “knee cap” dislocations), MPFL reconstruction

• Debridement/chondroplasty (removal of inflamed tissue, or “re-shaping” of the articular cartilage of the knee)

• Removal of loose bodies

• Cartilage transplant procedures (articular cartilage and meniscus cartilage)
   

Like all surgery, there are associated risks. Dr. Costa will discuss these with you in greater detail before surgery. Physical therapy and realistic expectations are also important for successful recovery.

 

Dr. Costa has fellowship training and extensive experience with knee arthroscopy surgery and treatment of all of the above conditions. 

 

Private arthroscopic knee surgery is offered by Dr. Costa in both Calgary and Vancouver, but is not limited to residents of Alberta and British Columbia. Patients from all over Canada trust Dr. Costa to treat their knee conditions with arthroscopic knee surgery! Further, As Dr. Costa practices exclusively in the private healthcare system in Alberta and British Columbia, patients do not need to travel outside of their home province for knee arthroscopy surgery with Dr. Costa. Alberta residents may choose to have their surgery in Calgary with Dr. Costa, and British Columbia residents can be treated in Vanouver.

 

You do not need to suffer with knee pain or instability! Timely access to private knee arthroscopy is now available in Canada!