Understanding knee arthroscopy
Arthroscopy uses a tiny camera and instruments inserted through small incisions to repair the inside of the knee joint with minimal trauma.
Used for meniscal tears, cartilage injury, loose bodies and early arthritis, arthroscopy preserves the joint and avoids open surgery — ideal for athletes and active patients.
Signs you may need knee arthroscopy
Knee locking, catching or recurrent swelling after injury are classic indications.
- Knee locking or catching
- Recurrent swelling
- Pain on twisting movements
- Meniscal tear on MRI
- Loose bodies inside the joint
- Persistent pain despite physiotherapy
How knee arthroscopy is done in Delhi
Day-care procedure, 30–60 minutes under regional anaesthesia.
- Tiny keyhole incisions around the knee
- Camera and instruments inserted
- Joint inspected on HD monitor
- Damaged tissue trimmed, repaired or removed
- Wounds closed with single sutures
Benefits of knee arthroscopy
Tiny scars, very fast recovery and joint preservation.
- Day-care surgery
- Tiny scars, minimal pain
- Quick return to work (1–2 weeks)
- Accurate diagnosis and treatment
- Less blood loss
- Long-term joint preservation
Recovery after knee arthroscopy
Walk same day, work in 1–2 weeks, full recovery in 6 weeks.
Day-care arthroscopic procedure, discharge same day.
Begin gentle range-of-motion and quad strengthening.
Walk without support, light desk work resumed.
Jogging, cycling and gym strengthening begin.
Phased return to pivoting sports under guidance.
Knee Arthroscopy cost in Delhi NCR
Knee arthroscopy in Delhi NCR ranges from ₹80,000 – ₹1.8 lakh.
Cost depends on the procedure (meniscectomy, repair, cartilage treatment) and hospital. Most insurance plans cover arthroscopy.
Most major insurance plans (cashless) accepted. Final cost depends on implant brand, hospital and complexity.