Joint replacement may be considered when significant joint damage causes persistent pain, stiffness or functional limitations and non-surgical treatment no longer provides adequate relief. The decision depends on individual clinical evaluation.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small camera to examine and, when appropriate, treat problems inside a joint.
Depending on the individual condition, knee arthroscopy may be used to address selected meniscus, ligament, cartilage and other internal knee problems.
Arthroscopy is generally a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose or treat selected problems inside a joint, while joint replacement involves replacing damaged joint surfaces with prosthetic components.
A suspected fracture should be medically evaluated as soon as possible. Avoid putting unnecessary weight or stress on the injured area until it has been assessed.
