Arthroscopic lateral release of the patella (kneecap)
During the procedure, the surgeon incises the lateral stabilizing structures of the patella, namely the lateral retinaculum the role off which is to attach the lateral patella to the lateral femoral epicondyle, the iliotibial band, and the anterolateral tibia. Arthroscopic lateral release is generally performed in combination with medial stabilization.
Arthroscopic loose-body removal
Today the standard is to aim to remove all loose bodies by arthroscopy. This is a minimally invasive procedure.
Arthroscopic knee cartilage shaving
This is a common technique intended for patients with cartilage defect where the damage is only partial and the bone is not exposed. Inserting a pencil-thin arthroscope into the knee through a small incision, the surgeon shaves and smoothes the surface or the shredded or frayed cartilage. This helps reduce friction and irritation, leading to a decrease is symptoms such as swelling and pain.
Arthroscopic mosaicplasty
Mosaicplasty is a technique where small circular (4-8 mm) autogenous grafts are harvested from non-weight bearing regions of the knee, and transplanted in a mosaic pattern to fill the osteochondral defect.