Diagnostic Arthroscopy:

Small incisions (approximately 4 mm) are made in the front of the knee joint. An arthroscope is introduced into the joint. The joint is infused with a physiologic solution. The joint and all structures are examined visually employing a video system. The arthroscope is a small tube with internal fiberoptic light and is attached to a video camera which directs the inside of your knee joint onto a video screen. Dr. Kimball routinely takes a series of still photographs of the findings in your knee such that he can demonstrate to you what he found and what he did. He can usually provide you with your own copy of photographs and will do so at your first post operative office visit.

Dr. Kimball looks the joint surfaces, the tracking of the patella, the medial and lateral meniscus and the anterior (ACL) and posterior (PCL) cruciate ligaments.

Upon completion of the diagnostic portion of the procedure, Dr.Kimball is prepared to proceed with repair and or reconstruction of the damaged structures.