Knee Arthroscopy
Keyhole surgery using a small HD camera inserted through tiny incisions — diagnosing and treating meniscal tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage, and more without large incisions.
What is Knee Arthroscopy?
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a small camera (arthroscope) and specialised instruments are inserted into the knee joint through 2–3 small incisions called portals. This allows the surgeon to visualise and treat the entire interior of the knee under HD magnification — with significantly less trauma to surrounding tissues compared to open surgery. Knee arthroscopy in Hyderabad is performed by Dr. Satish for a wide range of conditions, from diagnostic evaluation to complex ACL reconstruction, cartilage repair, and meniscal surgery.
Suitable for patients with meniscal tears, ACL/PCL injuries, cartilage damage, plica syndrome, loose bodies, synovitis, or unclear knee pain that has not resolved with conservative management and requires definitive diagnosis and treatment.
How the Procedure Works
Portal Placement
Two or three small incisions (portals) are made at standardised positions around the knee for the arthroscope and working instruments.
Systematic Joint Inspection
The entire knee interior is examined under HD magnification — menisci, articular cartilage, ligaments, and synovium.
Therapeutic Intervention
Damaged tissue is repaired, debrided, or reconstructed according to the findings — meniscal repair, ACL reconstruction, chondroplasty.
Closure & Early Rehab
Portals are closed with sutures or steristrips; physiotherapy begins within 48 hours of surgery.
Same-Day Discharge
Most patients are discharged the same day; many return to light work within 1–2 weeks.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
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No large incisions — only 2–3 small portals of 5–10 mm
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Same-day or next-day discharge for most procedures
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Earlier return to work and activity vs. open surgery
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Simultaneous diagnosis and treatment in a single procedure
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Minimal blood loss and very low risk of post-operative infection
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Performed under regional or general anaesthesia with minimal disruption
"Knee arthroscopy allows us to look inside the joint with a level of detail that no scan can match. We see exactly what is happening, treat it precisely, and the patient goes home the same day. It is one of the most rewarding procedures in orthopaedics."
— Dr. Satish Reddy Gandavarapu, Senior Orthopaedic Consultant and Trauma Surgeon , Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Hyderabad
The cost of Knee Arthroscopy in Hyderabad generally ranges from ₹60,000 to ₹1,20,000, with an indicative average cost of around ₹90,000. Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate and treat selected problems inside the knee joint. The final cost depends on the diagnosis, type of arthroscopic procedure, implants or consumables used, and whether additional procedures are performed during the same surgery.
| Procedure | Approximate Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Knee Arthroscopy | ₹60,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
The above range is indicative; the final package and inclusions should be confirmed with the hospital before publication. The cost may change if diagnostic arthroscopy identifies a condition requiring an additional therapeutic procedure during the same sitting.
Factors Affecting the Cost of Knee Arthroscopy
The overall cost of knee arthroscopy can vary depending on the underlying knee condition, extent of treatment required, surgical technique, implants or consumables and postoperative care.
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Type of knee condition: The cost may vary depending on whether arthroscopy is performed for a meniscus tear, ligament-related problem, loose body, synovitis, cartilage damage or another intra-articular condition.
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Diagnostic versus therapeutic arthroscopy: Arthroscopy may initially be performed to assess the joint and can sometimes include treatment during the same procedure. The final package may therefore differ from a purely diagnostic procedure.
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Additional procedures: Meniscus repair, meniscectomy, cartilage procedures, ligament-related procedures or removal of loose bodies may require additional surgical time, instruments or implants and can increase the overall cost.
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Implants and consumables: Suture anchors, fixation devices and other specialised arthroscopic consumables may affect the final package depending on the procedure performed.
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Anaesthesia and hospital charges: Operating-room charges, anaesthesia, medicines, surgical consumables and day-care or hospital observation may be included according to the hospital's package structure.
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Rehabilitation requirements: Physiotherapy and rehabilitation after knee arthroscopy depend on the procedure performed and may continue for several weeks or months. These services may be billed separately from the surgical package.
Insurance Coverage for Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy may be covered by health insurance when medically necessary, subject to the patient's policy terms, exclusions, waiting periods, insurer approval and hospital coverage arrangements. Patients should confirm pre-authorisation requirements and applicable coverage with their insurer before treatment.
- Checking your policy coverage
- Cashless approval process
- Required documentation
- Insurance-related queries before the procedure
Dr. Satish Reddy Gandavarapu
Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon
Dr. Satish Reddy at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, can evaluate patients with persistent knee pain, locking, swelling, instability or other symptoms that may require arthroscopic assessment and treatment. During the consultation, the doctor may assess: Knee symptoms: The doctor may review pain, swelling, stiffness, clicking, locking, instability and difficulty with walking, squatting, stairs or other daily activities. Physical examination: Knee movement, tenderness, stability, muscle strength and specific clinical tests may be assessed to identify possible meniscus, ligament or other intra-articular problems. Imaging findings: X-rays and MRI reports may be reviewed when available to assess the bones, menisci, ligaments, cartilage and other structures within and around the knee. Previous treatment: The doctor may discuss medicines, physiotherapy, activity modification, injections or other non-surgical treatments already attempted and the response to these measures. Need for arthroscopy: Based on the symptoms, examination and imaging findings, the doctor may determine whether arthroscopy is appropriate or whether conservative treatment or another surgical approach should be considered. Treatment planning: If arthroscopy is recommended, the doctor may explain the expected procedure, possible additional treatments identified during surgery, recovery requirements and rehabilitation plan.
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