When knee symptoms do not improve with rest, physiotherapy, or other conservative treatments, your specialist may recommend knee arthroscopy to look inside the joint and treat the underlying cause.
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat a wide range of knee conditions. It involves inserting a small camera, called an arthroscope, into the knee through tiny incisions. This allows the surgeon to see the inside of the joint clearly and use specialized instruments to treat damaged tissue with minimal disruption to surrounding structures.
At Mubadala Health Dubai, our orthopedic and sports medicine specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and advanced knee arthroscopy for patients with ongoing knee pain, injuries, or joint symptoms, helping restore mobility, relieve discomfort, and support a safe return to daily activities and sport.
Knee arthroscopy may be considered when symptoms continue despite rest, medication, physiotherapy, or other non-surgical treatment.
Common symptoms include:
These symptoms may be caused by meniscus tears, cartilage damage, loose fragments inside the joint, ligament injuries, inflammation, or other conditions affecting the knee.
Before recommending knee arthroscopy, your orthopedic specialist will carry out a detailed assessment to understand the cause of your symptoms and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
At Mubadala Health Dubai, evaluation may include:
In many cases, imaging can help identify the underlying problem.
Arthroscopy may then be recommended when symptoms persist or when a condition is likely to benefit from minimally invasive treatment.
Knee arthroscopy can be used to diagnose and treat several knee conditions, including:
Your specialist will determine whether arthroscopy is suitable based on your diagnosis, symptoms, knee function, and overall joint health.
During knee arthroscopy, the surgeon makes small keyhole incisions around the knee. A small camera is inserted into the joint, allowing the surgeon to view the knee on a screen and treat the affected area using specialized instruments.
Depending on the condition being treated, the procedure may involve:
Because arthroscopy is minimally invasive, it may support smaller scars, less postoperative pain, and a more focused recovery pathway compared with traditional open surgery. The exact recovery experience depends on the condition treated and the complexity of the procedure.
Recovery after knee arthroscopy varies from patient to patient. Some procedures allow a relatively quick return to daily activities, while more complex repairs or ligament-related procedures require a longer rehabilitation period.
A personalized rehabilitation program may focus on:
Your care team will guide your recovery based on the procedure performed, your symptoms, your activity level, and your long-term goals.
Persistent knee symptoms should not be ignored, especially when they impact movement, stability, or daily function. Delaying assessment might cause some knee problems to worsen over time, particularly if there is ongoing cartilage damage, repeated locking, or instability.
Early diagnosis helps identify the cause of symptoms and allows us to recommend the right treatment, whether that involves rehabilitation, injections, arthroscopy, or another approach.
You should consider seeing an orthopedic or sports medicine specialist if you experience:
A specialist assessment can help determine whether knee arthroscopy may be appropriate or whether another treatment option is better suited to your condition.
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Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small camera and specialized instruments to diagnose and treat conditions inside the knee joint through small incisions.
Knee arthroscopy may be used to treat meniscus tears, cartilage injuries, loose bodies, synovitis, selected ligament injuries, and certain causes of knee locking, catching, or persistent pain.
Knee arthroscopy is considered minimally invasive surgery. It is usually performed through small keyhole incisions and generally involves less tissue disruption than open surgery.
Recovery depends on the procedure performed. Some patients return to normal daily activities within a few weeks, while recovery after meniscus repair, cartilage treatment, or ligament-related procedures may take several months.
Physiotherapy is often recommended after knee arthroscopy to restore movement, rebuild strength, improve stability, and support a safe return to daily activities or sport.
Yes, in some cases. If locking is caused by a meniscus tear or loose fragment inside the joint, arthroscopy may help treat the underlying cause.
Knee arthroscopy can help diagnose and treat the cause of persistent knee pain, swelling, locking, or restricted movement with a minimally invasive approach. At Mubadala Health Dubai, our orthopedic and sports medicine team provides personalized care from diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation, helping patients restore function, protect knee health, and return to movement safely.
