30 min consult
Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy.
Minimally invasive keyhole arthroscopy — meniscus, cartilage and ligament problems.
About this procedure
Dr Mahantesh Patil specialises in keyhole arthroscopic surgery of the knee — a minimally invasive procedure where a small camera and fine instruments are passed through tiny incisions to diagnose and treat problems inside the joint, without opening it. It is usually done as day-care.
Arthroscopy is well suited to mechanical symptoms such as locking, catching and recurrent swelling, and to repairing meniscus, cartilage and ligament injuries with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue.
Arthroscopy is well suited to mechanical symptoms such as locking, catching and recurrent swelling, and to repairing meniscus, cartilage and ligament injuries with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue.
Conditions & symptoms we treat
Meniscus (cartilage) tears
Loose bodies in the joint
Cartilage damage
ACL injuries (assessment & reconstruction)
Persistent locking or catching
Unexplained knee swelling
Procedure & technique
Through two or three small incisions the joint is inspected and the problem addressed — trimming or repairing a torn meniscus, removing loose fragments, or reconstructing a ligament. Most patients go home the same day.
Recovery
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Same dayDischarge home; walk with support as comfortable.
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First weekSwelling settles; simple exercises begin.
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2–6 weeksReturn to desk work and light activity (varies with what was done).
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6 weeks – 3 monthsGraded return to sport after a repair or reconstruction, guided by physiotherapy.
Frequently asked
Things patients often ask.
Have a question we haven’t answered? Our team responds on WhatsApp within an hour during clinic hours.
Most simple arthroscopies are day-care — you go home the same day.
Desk-based work is often possible within a few days to two weeks, depending on the procedure.
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