Knee arthroscopy (key-hole surgery) involves a small incision at the front of the knee for the introduction of a small camera (arthroscope.) This allows the surgeon to look inside the joint, identify problems and address any damaged tissue. This technique is used to treat tears of the meniscus or defects in the joint surface cartilage. Knee ligament injuries can also be reconstructed using these ‘key-hole’ techniques. The use of key-hole knee surgery, with small skin incisions, means that generally patients have a rapid recovery and often return home the same day as their surgery.
