Knee

Knee – Treatment Options

Welcare Hospital is your trusted partner for comprehensive knee care. Our expert orthopaedic team addresses knee-related concerns, from acute injuries to chronic conditions, utilizing advanced techniques to restore function, alleviate pain, and get you moving again.

1. Arthroscopic Surgery: This minimally invasive procedure involves inserting a small camera (arthroscope) and specialized surgical instruments through small incisions around the knee joint. Arthroscopic surgery can be used for various purposes, including:

• Meniscectomy: Removal of damaged portions of the meniscus (cartilage) in the knee.
• Meniscus Repair: Repairing torn meniscal tissue using sutures or anchors.
• Ligament Reconstruction: Repair or reconstruction of torn ligaments such as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).

2. Knee Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty): In cases of severe arthritis or joint damage, knee replacement surgery may be necessary. There are several types:

• Total Knee Replacement (TKR): The damaged surfaces of the knee joint are replaced with artificial components made of metal and plastic.
• Partial Knee Replacement: Only the damaged portion of the knee joint is replaced with an implant, preserving healthy bone and tissue.
• Revision Knee Replacement: In cases where a previous knee replacement has failed or requires correction, revision surgery may be performed to replace or repair components.

3. Cartilage Restoration Procedures: For patients with focal areas of cartilage damage or defects, various techniques may be used to stimulate new cartilage growth or replace damaged tissue. These include:

• Microfracture: Creating tiny fractures in the bone to promote the growth of new cartilage.
• Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI): Harvesting healthy cartilage cells from the patient, growing them in a lab, and then implanting them into the damaged area.
• Osteochondral Autograft or Allograft Transplantation: Transplanting healthy cartilage and bone tissue from another part of the patient’s own body (autograft) or from a donor (allograft) to repair the damaged area.

Welcare’s In-House 3D Printing Lab

At Welcare Hospital, we bring the Future of Orthopaedics to Gujarat with our world-class, advanced technologies, including Virtual Surgery with 3D Robotic Technology and 3D Printing. Our surgeons leverage the precision of latest technological advancements to perform Minimally Invasive procedures, delivering Unmatched Accuracy and Faster Recovery times.