Meniscal Excision of Loose Body Treatment in India

Karan Singh, a 42-year-old construction site...

Karan Singh, a 42-year-old construction site foreman and father of two, had always been active, playing weekend cricket with his sons. Six months ago, he twisted his right knee awkwardly while navigating uneven ground at a worksite. The initial sharp pain subsided, but he was left with a persistent, dull ache and a recurring, terrifying sensation of his knee 'locking' or 'giving way,' especially when squatting or climbing ladders. These episodes, where his knee would suddenly seize in a bent position for several painful minutes, made his physically demanding job precarious and forced him to stop playing sports. An MRI revealed a sizable loose body, a fragment of torn meniscus, floating in his knee joint, acting like a pebble in a gear. His orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sharma, recommended an arthroscopic meniscal excision to remove the loose fragment, explaining it as a 'keyhole cleanup' to prevent further joint damage and restore stability. Karan was anxious about surgery and time off work, fearing for his family's income. The procedure itself was quick, done under spinal anesthesia. The recovery involved two weeks of crutches and diligent physiotherapy to rebuild muscle. Within a month, the locking sensations were completely gone. Karan felt a profound relief mixed with cautious optimism. He regained the confidence to work safely and, most importantly, returned to the cricket pitch with his boys, his fear replaced by gratitude for a simple, pain-free movement.