Welcome to Dr. Krishna Kumar M.S. – Robotic Joint Replacement Specialist
Persistent knee pain, swelling, locking, or instability are often signs of internal structural damage that cannot be fully diagnosed with imaging alone. Knee arthroscopy — a minimally invasive keyhole surgical procedure — allows Dr. Krishna Kumar M S to directly visualise the inside of your knee joint using a tiny camera (arthroscope) and simultaneously treat the identified problem through the same small incisions.
As a specialist in arthroscopic surgery in Whitefield, Bangalore, Dr. Krishna Kumar M S combines precise diagnostic skill with advanced operative technique, ensuring accurate treatment with minimal tissue disruption, significantly faster recovery, and excellent long-term outcomes.
Knee arthroscopy is performed by inserting a thin pencil-sized camera through 2–3 small incisions (portals) around the knee. A saline solution distends the joint to create a clear view. High-definition images are projected onto a monitor, enabling the surgeon to inspect all internal structures — menisci, cartilage, ligaments, and the joint lining — in real time. Specialised miniature surgical instruments inserted through additional portals allow simultaneous treatment.
Most knee arthroscopy procedures are performed as day-care or short-stay surgery under spinal or general anaesthesia, and typically last between 30 and 90 minutes depending on the complexity of the procedure.
Pre-Operative Assessment: Clinical examination, X-ray and MRI review, blood tests and anaesthesia fitness check are completed before the procedure.
Anaesthesia & Positioning: The procedure is performed under spinal or general anaesthesia. You lie on your back with the leg in a leg holder to allow access to the knee joint. A tourniquet on the thigh minimises bleeding.
Arthroscopic Technique: Dr. Krishna Kumar M S creates 2–3 small portals around the knee, inserts the arthroscope, and performs a systematic examination of the entire joint. Any pathology identified is simultaneously treated — meniscus repair with sutures, loose body removal, cartilage smoothing, or ligament reconstruction — all through the same small incisions.
Closure & Discharge: Portals are closed with small sutures or steri-strips. A compression bandage is applied. Most patients go home the same day or the following morning.
Patients from Whitefield, Marathahalli, Hoodi, Varthur, Kadugodi, and across Bangalore choose Dr. Krishna Kumar M S for arthroscopic knee surgery because of his meticulous surgical technique, accurate pre-operative diagnosis, and genuine commitment to restoring each patient's function:
Knee arthroscopy is classified as a minimally invasive surgical procedure rather than a major open surgery. It is performed through 2–3 very small incisions, causing minimal trauma to the surrounding tissues. Most patients go home the same day. However, it is still a surgical procedure requiring anaesthesia, and the complexity of what is treated inside the knee determines recovery time — a simple meniscectomy recovers much faster than an ACL reconstruction performed arthroscopically.
Recovery time varies by procedure. A diagnostic arthroscopy or simple meniscectomy typically allows return to work within 1–2 weeks and sport within 4–6 weeks. Meniscus repair requires 4–6 months for full healing due to the blood supply constraints of meniscal tissue. ACL reconstruction arthroscopy takes 9–12 months for safe return to contact or pivot sports. Dr. Krishna Kumar M S will give you a precise recovery timeline based on your specific procedure.
The cost of knee arthroscopy in Bangalore depends on the specific procedure performed (diagnostic only, meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, etc.), hospital charges, and anaesthesia fees. We offer transparent pricing and accept most major health insurance plans including corporate, CGHS, and ESI coverage. Please call +91 7411295438 or book a consultation to get a detailed cost estimate tailored to your condition.
Knee arthroscopy has a limited role in treating osteoarthritis. While it can provide temporary relief for specific mechanical symptoms (loose bodies, meniscal tears coexisting with arthritis), it does not slow or reverse the arthritis process itself. For patients with early-to-moderate arthritis combined with a specific mechanical problem (e.g., a meniscal tear), arthroscopy may be helpful. For advanced arthritis with significant cartilage loss, knee replacement is typically the more appropriate surgical solution. Dr. Krishna Kumar M S will guide you to the most effective treatment for your specific situation.
Stop guessing what's causing your knee pain. Consult Dr. Krishna Kumar M S for a thorough clinical evaluation and expert arthroscopic treatment that addresses the root cause — not just the symptoms.
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