Revision Meniscus Repair Surgeon

Matthew Provencher, MD

Have you had a meniscus repair and are now experiencing knee joint hurting, swelling and loss of part? If so, you may accept re-torn your meniscus. A re-torn meniscus can occur from a fall, traumatic event or degeneration. Revision meniscus repair surgeon, Dr. Matthew Provencher provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical handling options for patients in Vail who accept re-torn their meniscus. Contact Dr. Provencher'due south squad today!

Why does a Meniscus Repair Fail?

The meniscus is located between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone), helping to stabilize the knee articulation and to evenly distribute forces within the knee. A meniscus tear tin can occur during movements that forcefully rotate the knee joint while weight begetting, commonly seen in the athletic population. A torn meniscus can crusade a patient to feel ongoing hurting and human knee instability. Many cases of a meniscus injury require surgical treatment to repair the cartilage and return stability and part to the knee joint. If a patient underwent a surgical meniscus repair and however experiences hurting and swelling, or if a patient re-tears the cartilage, a revision meniscus repair may be necessary. Dr. Matthew Provencher, Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado surface area orthopedic knee surgeon, specializes in meniscus genu revision surgery in patients requiring a 2nd surgical process.

Each human knee joint has ii menisci, the lateral meniscus located on the outside of the knee, and the medial meniscus located on the inside of the joint. Both of these structures tin become injured during a sudden twisting movement or from repetitive bending. A meniscus tear may cause prolonged knee pain and instability, requiring many patients to undergo a meniscus repair. A meniscus surgery tin fail for a number of reasons, including infection, a re-tear of the meniscus, a failed original repair or from a patient not following proper rehabilitation guidelines later on the initial surgery.

When to Accept Meniscus Revision Surgery?

The overall goal of a revision meniscus repair is to treat the re-tear in order to alleviate articulatio genus pain, swelling, and loss of office. Dr. Provencher will perform a thorough medical review and physical examination to determine if a patient is an platonic candidate for a meniscus knee revision surgery. He volition likewise perform a series of x-rays and a meniscus MRI browse to determine the possible cause of surgery failure.

What is Revision Meniscus Surgery?

Once Dr. Provencher determines the exact cause of failure, a revision meniscus surgery will be performed in ideal candidates. A meniscus knee revision surgery is similar to the initial repair. Dr. Provencher typically performs an arthroscopic approach with tiny incisions to sew the torn meniscus back together. Tears in the outer (peripheral) i third of the meniscus or larger tears that tin be surgically repaired are treated with an arthroscopic and open surgery technique. This combination procedure requires Dr. Provencher to create a small incision on either side of the knee to complete the fixation after the damaged area is repaired using an arthroscopic procedure. Stiff sutures are placed through the tear to bring the tissue dorsum together and and then tied to secure the meniscus.

A partial meniscectomy may be recommended in sure patients who accept smaller re-tears, tears where the blood supply is poor, or severely shredded meniscal re-tears. During this technique, Dr. Provencher volition remove only the damaged tissue, while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. It is important to note that Dr. Provencher will preserve equally much meniscus as possible to aid guarantee a patient does not experience an additional re-tear.

Are you a candidate for revision meniscus surgery?

There are two ways to initiate a consultation with Dr. Provencher:

You can provide electric current X-rays and/or MRIs for a clinical case review with Dr. Provencher.

Yous can schedule an office consultation with Dr. Provencher.

What is the Recovery Following Revision Meniscus Repair?

Patients volition exist encouraged to utilize crutches and a knee joint brace for a predetermined amount of fourth dimension post-obit revision meniscus repair. Patients will too exist encouraged to go on the repaired human knee and leg elevated for the outset few days to a week to help accelerate the healing process. Dr. Provencher will prescribe a detailed concrete therapy program that will brainstorm shortly subsequently knee joint revision surgery. It is strongly suggested that patients work with the in-firm concrete therapists at Howard Head Sports Medicine to optimize their rehabilitation. The physical therapy plan is aimed at restoring stability, mobility, and overall part to the repaired joint.

For additional information on revision meniscus repair, or to decide if you are an ideal candidate for genu revision surgery, delight contact the orthopedic office of articulatio genus surgeon Dr. Matthew Provencher, serving patients in the communities of Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado.

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