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Arthroscopy is an invaluable tool to modern orthopedics, allowing doctors to closely examine and repair the knee with minimal invasion. An arthroscope is a small, pencil-sized instrument containing optic fibers that offers Dr. Caillouette a clear view into your knee joint. These images are transmitted from the small camera at the end of the arthroscope to a large monitor. Dr. Caillouette will be able to examine the damage to your knee in detail and remove or repair the damaged tissue, all with minimal invasion. Almost all arthroscopic knee surgery is done on an outpatient basis. The most common treatments Dr. Caillouette performs when conducting knee arthroscopy include:  Removal of loose pieces of cartilage or bone Removal of inflamed synovial tissue Removal, trimming or repair of torn cartilage Reconstruction of a torn cruciate ligament |
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Dr. Caillouette will make a series of small incisions around your knee. He will insert the arthroscope and closely examine the damage to your knee as the image appears on the monitor. If repairing damaged tissue, rather than simply making a detailed diagnosis, Dr. Caillouette may insert a number or specially designed surgical tools into the small incisions to remove or repair the damaged tissue. After your surgery, you will be moved to the recovery room. Most patients are ready to return home 1-2 hours after their procedure. The small incisions will take several days to heal. Although you may be back to normal daily activities in just a few days, it will be several weeks before your knee is fully recovered. Dr. Caillouette will work with you to develop the optimum recovery plan for you and your condition. |
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