Revision Meniscus Repair Surgeon

Matthew Provencher, MD

Have you had a meniscus repair and are now experiencing knee hurting, swelling and loss of function? If then, you lot may have re-torn your meniscus. A re-torn meniscus can occur from a fall, traumatic consequence or degeneration. Revision meniscus repair surgeon, Dr. Matthew Provencher provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical handling options for patients in Vail who have re-torn their meniscus. Contact Dr. Provencher'southward team today!

Why does a Meniscus Repair Fail?

The meniscus is located between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone), helping to stabilize the knee joint and to evenly distribute forces within the knee. A meniscus tear can occur during movements that forcefully rotate the knee while weight bearing, commonly seen in the athletic population. A torn meniscus can crusade a patient to feel ongoing pain and knee instability. Many cases of a meniscus injury require surgical handling to repair the cartilage and return stability and function to the genu joint. If a patient underwent a surgical meniscus repair and still experiences pain 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 area orthopedic knee surgeon, specializes in meniscus knee revision surgery in patients requiring a 2d surgical procedure.

Each human knee joint has 2 menisci, the lateral meniscus located on the outside of the knee, and the medial meniscus located on the inside of the articulation. Both of these structures can become injured during a sudden twisting motion or from repetitive bending. A meniscus tear may cause prolonged knee hurting 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 afterward the initial surgery.

When to Have Meniscus Revision Surgery?

The overall goal of a revision meniscus repair is to care for the re-tear in order to alleviate knee hurting, swelling, and loss of part. Dr. Provencher volition perform a thorough medical review and concrete examination to determine if a patient is an platonic candidate for a meniscus knee revision surgery. He will as well perform a series of x-rays and a meniscus MRI scan to determine the possible cause of surgery failure.

What is Revision Meniscus Surgery?

Once Dr. Provencher determines the verbal 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 arroyo with tiny incisions to sew the torn meniscus back together. Tears in the outer (peripheral) i 3rd of the meniscus or larger tears that can exist surgically repaired are treated with an arthroscopic and open surgery technique. This combination process requires Dr. Provencher to create a small incision on either side of the knee joint 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 then tied to secure the meniscus.

A fractional meniscectomy may be recommended in certain 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 every bit possible. It is important to note that Dr. Provencher volition preserve as much meniscus every bit possible to assistance guarantee a patient does not feel an additional re-tear.

Are you lot a candidate for revision meniscus surgery?

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

You can provide current 10-rays and/or MRIs for a clinical case review with Dr. Provencher.

You can schedule an function consultation with Dr. Provencher.

What is the Recovery Following Revision Meniscus Repair?

Patients will be encouraged to utilize crutches and a articulatio genus caryatid for a predetermined corporeality of time following revision meniscus repair. Patients will also be encouraged to go along the repaired knee and leg elevated for the start few days to a week to help accelerate the healing process. Dr. Provencher will prescribe a detailed physical therapy plan that volition begin shortly after knee revision surgery. It is strongly suggested that patients work with the in-business firm physical therapists at Howard Head Sports Medicine to optimize their rehabilitation. The physical therapy plan is aimed at restoring stability, mobility, and overall function to the repaired joint.

For additional information on revision meniscus repair, or to determine if you are an platonic candidate for knee revision surgery, please contact the orthopedic office of human knee surgeon Dr. Matthew Provencher, serving patients in the communities of Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado.

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