Arthroscopy:
A surgical examination of the internal structures of a joint by means for viewing through an arthroscope. An arthroscopic procedure can be used to remove or repair damaged tissue or as a diagnostic procedure in order to inspect the extent of any damage or confirm a diagnosis.
Two small incisions are made either side of the knee.
What they found was meniscus damage-(cartilage tear) and the anterior cruciate ligament was ruptured through.
Posterior Cruciate ligament also showed a litttle wear.The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL ) primarily serves to stabilize the knee in an extended position and when surrounding muscles are relaxed
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