Knee Arthroscopy

Are you suffering from ailments with your joints? Mainly, your knees, feet, and ankles? Dr. Benjamin Stein is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He specializes in Knee Arthroscopic Surgery Washington DC, also known as Knee Arthroscopy. This groundbreaking knee surgery is one of the most common orthopedic procedures and is performed over two (2) million times worldwide each year. Dr. Stein’s goal is to provide you with a general framework about this surgical technique offered to our patients.

Knee Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical option that utilizes a camera to look at the inside of joints in your body. You may be familiar with the term “scoping a joint.” Perhaps you have heard of “keyhole surgery” or “arthroscopic surgery.” These are frequently used alternative names to describe this treatment. Only a trained Orthopedic Surgeon such as Dr. Stein should perform this type of surgery on a patient suffering from wear and tear joint pain.

What is different about Knee Arthroscopy?

First, whether it is your knee, ankle, or foot, the joint does not have to be completely opened up. Instead, through two small incisions, Dr. Stein inserts an arthroscope or an endoscope. This allows the joint to be examined with crystal clear precision because it is projected onto a video monitor. Second, since this is less invasive, it dramatically reduces your recovery time and scarring.

Several orthopedic surgical procedures utilize arthroscopy Washington DC as a treatment option, such as ankle arthroscopy. Examples of these would be the removal of a torn meniscus in the joint of the knee. Another common sports injury is an ACL tear. ACL technically stands for the anterior cruciate ligament. Many athletes suffer an ACL tear while playing basketball, tennis, soccer, football, or skiing.

Before arthroscopic surgery was commonplace, a large incision would be made for the damaged joint to be examined at a closer range. It was the only option available to an Orthopedic Surgeon to see the damage to the bone up close. Now Dr. Stein can inspect the joint and determine what the problem is and from there decide upon the best course of treatment. Another benefit is tissue samples can also be taken along with photographs.

A Minimally Invasive Advancement

This orthopedic advancement is of great benefit not only to the surgeon but the patient, too. Your recovery time after arthroscopy Washington DC is usually less than what is required for open joint surgery. However, the open surgical method is still used on some patients as there are circumstances where scoping is not a medically viable option. All of these things and more are discussed with you during your initial consultation with Dr. Stein. You will be well informed about the ins and outs of your treatment, and recovery plan in advance of the day of surgery.

Because of the minimally invasive nature of knee arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Stein typically performs this on an outpatient basis. What does this mean for you? Well, you do not have to stay in the hospital overnight. Instead, you can go home the same day of your operation. Then you begin the healing process.

If other medical tests such as CT scans, MRI’s or x-rays have not been able to diagnose the cause of the joint damage, then Dr. Stein uses an arthroscope to form an accurate diagnosis. At this point, both you and Dr. Stein will work together not only for a successful treatment, but achieve the goal of helping you to walk without discomfort and pain. Dr. Stein is dedicated to getting you back on your feet and moving in the right direction!