Knee arthroscopy

Alternative names:

ACL reconstruction; arthroscopic debridement; arthroscopic lateral retinacular release; arthroscopic meniscal repair; arthroscopic meniscectomy; arthroscopic patellar debridement; arthroscopic removal of loose bodies; arthroscopic synovectomy; arthroscopic-assisted ACL reconstruction; meniscectomy; patellar debridement; synovectomy

Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia are:

• reactions to medications
• problems breathing

Risks for any surgery are:

• bleeding
• infection

Additional risks include:

• bleeding into the joint ( hemarthrosis)
• blood clots (thrombophlebitis)