Meniscus surgery is an operation to treat a meniscus tear....this operation is done with several small incisions and usually takes about an hour....depending on the type of surgery, the recovery time varies from a few weeks to a few months....this procedure can reduce **knee** pain, improve joint mobility and stability, and return you to my normal activities.... **What is it?. Meniscus surgery is a procedure to treat **knee meniscus tear** (injury inside the knee).... Dr. Homan Kokby, neurosurgeon and spine surgeon, repairs or removes the damaged part of the meniscus.... If your meniscus tear is severe or non-surgical treatments have failed to control your symptoms, many people with meniscus choose meniscus surgery... why?... because the damaged cartilage can repair the knee. make it unstable (causes the knee to loosen and loosen), pain and swelling or locking of the knee.. **operation details** ### **How ​​should I prepare for meniscus surgery?** Before meniscus surgery, some or all of the following tests may be needed: - Physical examination - Blood test - ECG - Photography of the chest - Photography of the knee - MRI Let Dr. Cookby and the surgical team know what medications and supplements (even herbal or over-the-counter) you are taking....you may need to stop some of them before surgery....Dr. Cookby will let you know when you need to fast (usually the night before surgery)....many patients should not eat or drink for 12 hours before surgery.. ******************************************************* Surgery Meniscus? On the day of the operation, the anesthesiologist will give you an anesthetic so that your body becomes numb and you do not feel pain during the procedure. This medicine may be general anesthesia (deep sleep) or spinal anesthesia (numbness from the waist down). There are three main types of surgery: 1... Meniscus repair 2 .... partial meniscectomy 3... Meniscus replacement Meniscus repair In this method, Dr. Cookby repairs meniscal tears and other possible injuries with the help of absorbable sutures so that the meniscus is completely healed.... ### **Partial Meniscectomy** In this method, the damaged part of the meniscus is removed and the tissue remains healthy.... This option is suitable for more severe tears that cannot be completely repaired... meniscus replacement or transplantation is performed less often than the previous two methods and is usually suitable for people under 50 years old who have knee arthritis or severe tears.... ** The duration of this surgery is usually about an hour, but depending on the type of surgery, the severity of the tear and the presence of accompanying injuries, it may change a little. **What happens after meniscus surgery?** Meniscus surgery is generally done on an outpatient basis and you can go home the same day... Dr. Cookby's team will monitor you until the medication wears off and your condition stabilizes... You will need a companion to return when you are discharged... ### **What are the benefits of meniscus surgery?** This surgery can: - Return to sports and daily activities - Improve knee movement - Increased joint stability - Reduction or complete removal of pain and other symptoms of meniscus tear ### **What are the possible side effects of meniscus surgery?** This surgery is safe and effective, but it can be associated with some complications: - Blood clotting - Bleeding inside the knee - Infection - Nerve or vascular damage - Dryness of the knee joint after recovery Performing this operation can increase the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis in the future, especially if part of the meniscus is removed (partial meniscectomy).. Although it is safe to use the knee without the entire meniscus, removing part of it can increase friction and pressure on the knee in the long term.... Consult Dr. Cookby. ### **How ​​long is the recovery period after meniscus surgery?** Full recovery usually takes from a few weeks to a few months. Meniscus repair takes longer than meniscectomy and meniscus replacement also has the longest recovery period. Dr. Cookby announces the exact recovery time based on your individual characteristics.. and care: - walking stick - knee brace - Housing consumption - Compliance with the RICE method (rest, ice, pressure and keeping the knee elevated) - Specialized physiotherapy.... The physiotherapist will teach you the necessary exercises to return the range of motion, strength and function of the knee... After meniscus repair, physical therapy in meniscectomy becomes longer and shorter... ### **How ​​long can you walk again after meniscus surgery?** After meniscectomy, you can usually put some weight on the knee immediately and start walking and light activities after a few weeks... The return to vigorous activities will be about a month after the operation... In case of meniscus repair or replacement, crutches will be used to reduce the pressure on the knee for a few weeks... After that, you can gradually do light activities. painful?** After surgery and during the first few weeks, you can expect some pain, which is normal. Depending on your condition, Dr. Cookby will recommend a combination of prescription and over-the-counter pain relievers (such as anti-inflammatories and acetaminophen) and will guide you on exactly how much and how to take the medications... ### **Is it normal after knee surgery?** Most patients can resume normal activities (even sports) after the recovery period. Dr. Cookby and the physical therapy team will inform you of the exact time to return to various activities (with or without a brace or crutches). If you experience pain again in the future, be sure to inform Dr. Cookbey... ### **When should I contact Dr. Homan Cook?** Dr. Cookby will schedule post-op visits. If any of the following symptoms appear, call him immediately: - Fever above 38 degrees - Bleeding or excessive discharge from the surgical site - Purulent or foul-smelling discharge from the surgical site - Pain or swelling that does not decrease with rest or elevating the leg - Difficulty in breathing ### **A note from Dr. Homan Cookby:** Surgery to treat a meniscus tear can be worrisome, but it is a safe and effective way to repair knee damage and return to an active life. You may need to take a break from exercise and regain confidence in your knee. What kind of meniscus surgery do you need? Whether your knee pain is due to a sports injury or for other reasons, there is a suitable solution and treatment at Dr. Homan Kokbi's office.. By visiting Dr. Kokbi's office, you will benefit from personal and specialized methods of meniscus tear treatment..