Arthroscopic Knee Shaving Treatment in India

Anika Verma, a 48-year-old high school...

Anika Verma, a 48-year-old high school biology teacher and avid weekend hiker, had been managing a 'grinding' sensation in her right knee for over two years. It started as occasional discomfort after long walks but progressed to constant pain and a loud, painful 'click' with every step, making her classroom demonstrations and beloved mountain trails a struggle. An MRI revealed a large, unstable flap tear of her medial meniscus, a 'bucket handle' tear, that was catching in the joint. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Patel, recommended arthroscopic knee shaving (a partial meniscectomy) to trim away the torn fragment, explaining it would relieve the mechanical locking and pain. Anika was terrified of surgery but desperate for relief. The outpatient procedure was quick, and she woke up with the catching sensation gone. Recovery involved two weeks on crutches and six weeks of physical therapy to rebuild strength. While she mourned the loss of some meniscal cushioning, the relief was profound. The emotional journey was from frustration and fear of permanent limitation to cautious optimism and regained confidence; she's back teaching and hiking, albeit with more mindful knees and a renewed appreciation for pain-free movement.