Arthroscopic Surgery "Medial Meniscus Repair"

Yes this is an interestin new device (synthetic replacement) ?Available in europe I had heard it was not FDA approved yet in the US (from the company) There may be US trials - no real long term data yet. I am interest to learn who offered it.

Ive been told i need a CMI (collegen meniscus implant) surgery, it is new, what are your views on this please DrAReznik ?

Very nice video. Excellent image quality. Can I ask which imaging system ? I mean the make of the arthroscope & camera ? did you use xenon ?

see CWalkers comment

i think i knee surgury on mine. i was playing football and got hit my knees just started burning i need it to get looked at, gotta get a MRI and some X rays iam so scared of surguries.

My MRI's showed that I had a torn meniscus on the [extreme] lateral side of my knee. My surgeon explained to me that he would have to access whether or not there was enough blood supply to warrant saving (suturing) it or if he would have to [simply] cut it off. Since the tissue will not regenerate, I advocated for the former option. I have since learned about the "debribing" process. Moral of the story: ALWAYS get a 2nd or 3rd opinion before letting some1 hack off a chunk of your knee cartilage!

I just had this surgery done today...Nothing to bad at all! Have had a previous ACL surgery on my left knee many years before..The rehab isnt as long wit the meniscus tear...Great post!!!

I'm getting ready to have this exact surgery monday, and I am excited seriously, it hurts so bad right now!

Yeah man don't worry about it...I just had Artho 4 weeks ago on my medial meniscus, and the worst part of it was when they put in the IV (which wasn't bad at all). The nurse woke me up after the surgery telling me they had finished. I guess I responded saying "yeah right" because I didn't feel a thing, first time in 5 months my knee is pain free. Now I have physical therapy to look forward too :(. But overall not bad at all, they say I'll be back for wrestling season (just 7-8 weeks after).

Good point I went to My Orthopaedic Dr today and after my exam and the viewing of my mri and plain xrays. He said its time for Arthroscopy. I have had my problem since Nov 2007 and at first exercise and Meds seem to work. But back in September the Pain got worse and here I am 18 days from out patient surgery. My main problem is a Meniscus tear then cartilage Wear and last some Patella Problems. I'm glad you posted this Video for it makes it easier for me to relax. So I Thank You photo2c

Its best to be seen and find out what is wrong - having options now is far better than finding out later something less complicated would have been an option if you came in sooner.

Amazing job! Thanks for posting this video!

Funny what brings a person to a certain video. My knees are killing me and they 'rachet' something wicked when I go up the stairs. I think it's just a matter of time before I have to have something done but I don't know how long I should wait.

ooh looks like fun can i play with it

I will work with this process, God