Lateral meniscectomy

The meniscus itself has poor blood flow and weak repair power. Once it is damaged, it is difficult to repair it by itself. If it is not treated in time, it can cause traumatic arthritis in the late stage. Therefore, those diagnosed as meniscus injury, discoid meniscus, and meniscal cyst should be removed early. After resection, fibrous tissue will be repaired to form fibrocartilage, replacing the meniscus function. If handled correctly, it generally does not affect knee joint function. However, it must also be pointed out that meniscectomy is an intra-articular operation. If it is not handled properly, it can cause complications and affect joint function. At the same time, the incision in this kind of surgery is small, and the meniscus is tightly embedded between the tibia, femur, and epicondyle. It is difficult to see everything during the operation. Only after removal, the injury can be seen. The diagnosis is not appropriate. Therefore, a clear diagnosis must be made before surgery and timely surgical resection.

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