Menisectomy in Turkey
A meniscectomy is a type of surgery that’s used to treat a damaged meniscus. A meniscectomy is typically performed when you have a torn meniscus, which is a common knee injury. The goal of the surgery is to remove fragments of the meniscus that stick out into the joint. These fragments can interfere with joint movement and cause your knee to lock.
Meniscectomy is required if:
- a tear doesn’t heal with conservative treatment, such as rest or ice
- your knee joint goes out of alignment
- your knee becomes locked
Meniscus tear is required for Grade 3 and above with following surgery options,
Arthroscopic repair. Your doctor will make small cuts in your knee. He’ll insert an arthroscope to get a good look at the tear. Then he’ll place small devices that look like darts along the tear to stitch it up. Your body will absorb these over time.
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Your doctor will remove a piece of the torn meniscus so your knee can function normally.
Arthroscopic total meniscectomy. During this procedure, your doctor will remove the whole meniscus.
