Men and Women from Vancouver and all across B.C. choose False Healthcare Centre because of board-certified surgeons Dr. Alan Baggoo, Dr. Peter Kokan, Dr. Victor Jando, Dr. Fadi Tarazi, Dr. Kostas Panagiotopolous and Dr. Thomas Goetz. Our teams of orthopedic surgeons have years of experience and excellence in performing knee surgeries.
Knee pain can often result from a ruptured ligament, torn cartilage or certain medical conditions, including arthritis, gout and infection. To diagnose the cause of knee pain, a surgical diagnostic procedure known as knee arthroscopy is often used.
A knee arthroscopy is designed to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of knee pain and injury. With the arthroscope, your surgeon can look directly into your knee allowing them to make a more accurate diagnosis and decide on the best treatment option for you.
Reasons for Knee Arthroscopy
A knee arthroscopy may be recommended for these knee problems:
- A torn meniscus: cartilage that cushions the space between the bones in the knee.
- A damaged anterior cruciate or posterior cruciate ligament.
- Inflamed or damaged lining of the knee joint.
- Misalignment of the kneecap.
- Small pieces of broken cartilage in the knee joint
- Removal of Baker’s cyst: a fluid-filled, swelling behind the knee.
- Certain fractures of the bones of the knee.
What to Expect
A knee arthroscopy procedure can take up to over an hour, depending on how much work your surgeon needs to do inside your knee joint. A sterile fluid will be pumped into your joint to help produce a clearer picture and then a surgeon inserts a fibre-optic video camera, or arthroscope, through a small incision which transmits the view inside the joint to a video monitor.
Your surgeon will examine your knee joint and, if necessary, repair any damage or remove material that interferes with movement or causes pain in your knee. Afterwards, the fluid is drained out and the incisions are closed with stitches or adhesive strips. A dressing and a bandage is then wrapped around the knee.
The length of your recovery will depend on the severity of the injuries treated.
Next Steps
If you are ready to discuss your surgery needs with our board certified surgeons, request a consultation today. During your consultation your patient care adviser will discuss:
- Your medical history
- Pre and post-operative care
- Potential risks and complications
80 Comments
Last summer I hurt my right knee playing squash. Both Dr. and PT said it was a torn meniscus, and I was put on a list for an mri. The date for that scan is Mar 1. Two weeks ago, however, I had a ski accident and it looks like I’ve now torn the mcl in the same leg, and possibly the acl. I’ll find out for sure in a week.
Given how long it took to just get a scan, I’m considering having any necessary surgery done privately. Could you provide me, even just ballpark ranges, the cost of repairing the meniscus and mcl, and then for all three. Just a general idea at this point would be appreciated.
I have had my mri and shows I have a tear on my right leg left inside knee, I have been waiting over a year and wonderd what cost are involved in your clinic?
Hi. Im just inquiring about acl reconstruction. How much will it cost to get it done privately??
thx
what is cost & availability of orthroscopic procedure on left knee? I have slight meniscus tear, Baker’s cyst, arthritis and patella that has sifted to left side causing pain/swelling in exercising. I had an MRI in Oct. 2012 – went to one Dr & was told not worth surgery. I am a professional golfer & need a strong healthy left knee which he did not seem to understand. This is my livelihood and need to be able to walk & play pain free. spent $ for 8 PT appointments – have a good list of exercises and still not pain free.
please let me know what my options are in wait time etc.
Hey, I tore my ACL and I wish to continue playing football. I am interested in having surgery, just curious as to how much it is and how long is the waiting period at your clinic? Thank You
The Orthopedic surgeon told me that I do not need any surgery for it and since i’m in extreme pain, I don’t know what to do. I am also currently wearing braces due to side to side movement on my joint. Since I am paraiyzed to the left side, I think I need to have surgery done on both MCL and PCL. Also since, I got paralyzed I tend to use LCL then MCL more. So likewise, I’m worrying about another injury for my leg. Please let me know asap.
As I noted earlier, I am under low income status with disability funding.
Hi, I was a Korean citizen and recently became Canadian citizen wihich was this Januaury. I already have MSP covered and I am also seeing a Orthopedic surgeon since my PCL and MCL is torn (PCL:90% and MCL:100%). I also have paralysis on the left side and it’s been a month and it feels like the pain doesn’t go anywhere. I have diagnosed with MoyaMoya Disease when I was five and due to Brain Bypass surgery, whole left side is paralyzed. While I was in the hospital, my mother helped me to walk since whole lower part was paraplegic with a arm paralysis so basically, my whole right hemisphere of the brain is damaged and until now, Also, in 2010, I’ve had another bypass surgery in Korea. I can walk, run and jog. except the period that I got injured myself while I was playing soccer a month ago. I am currently in a extreme pain because of the PCL and MCL injury torn.
Please let me know how much the price is.
Note: I am under low income as well.
Hi, I am writing in regards to my father in law. He has severe knee damage and is now forced to use a walker. He is currently on a waiting list for MRI and assesment. He contacted a private clinic in the Langley area because he is willing to pay for surgery. When he told the clinic that he was on dialysis that wouldn’t even consider taking him as a patient. Is there any way to do the surgerical procedure without putting him out. Please contact me and let me know if there is any options for him. Thanks so much. Sincerely Karen
Hi, I am writing in regards to my father in law. He has severe knee damage and is now forced to use a walker. He is currently on a waiting list for MRI and assesment. He contacted a private clinic in the Langley area because he is willing to pay for surgery. When he told the clinic that he was on dialysis that wouldn’t even consider taking him as a patient. Is there any way to
What is the time period and cost for orthoscopic surgery. I have had xray and they feel it is cartilage problem
I had a knee scope to remove a plica but ended up with an infection. Now the knee is stiff with scar tissue and has limited range of motion. My family doctor recommended your facility for a second option. Would you recommend another knee scope to remedy the problem?
17 year old daughter with basketball sports injury. Live in Sask. Her MRI shows high-grade ACL tear. Strains on MCL and LCL. Intact Meniscus and PCL. Impacted osteochondral lesion. We are now waiting for a followup appt and surgery wait list. What would be cost to have this repaired at your facility? Wait time? Would the MRI need to be repeated? Could a consult and surgery be arranged within one trip out to Vancouver? Her Senior year for high school is next year and the sooner it’s repaired the sooner she’ll see the court and still be a candidate for recuritment. Thank you.
My husband has been waiting for a total knee replacement for a couple of years now. He was told in May 2011 that he is on the “priority” waiting list. This will be the third surgery on his knee as the first knee replacement wasn’t a big success as the ligaments were loose. He hobbled around on it for a couple of years; finally got in for surgery; surgeon discovered it was loose ligaments on one side, tight on the other, tightened up both sides. That didn’t last very long and knee became unstable and painful once again. Now we’re still waiting and waiting for a call for him to come in for another total knee replacement with a better type of knee. We are in Victoria. Can you please let me know approximately how much this would cost us if he was accepted for surgery at your facility. Does MSP or extended health (Pac. Blue Cross) assist in the financial aspect at all? Thank you.
I have been advised by my family doctor that my left knee requires a replacement. The wait time to even get in to see an Orthopedic Surgeon is 18 months+. I have already paid for a private MRI and have had xrays done. How long would the wait time be to have this surgery done at your facility? What would the approximate costs be for a total knee replacement? Is there rehabilitation required and what does that entail? Please respond to the email listed above. Thank you.
I have had an MRI that shows a torn ACL and damaged inner meniscus in my left knee. I am wondering:
- What would be the cost for the ACL reconstructive surgery, combined with trimming the damanged cartilage?
- How do you schedule surgeries? If I want a particular time in the fall, would that be possible?
Thanks.
My son is waiting for ACL surgery, this is his second (first surgery used the hamstring). We are wondering what the wait is to have this surgery completed through your clinic and are inquiring about an approximate cost.
Thanks, Michelle
Ive had a history of knee problems. Multiple surgeries on right knee, medial and lateral release. Now I am suffering from extreme pain in the right knee again. My family doctor believes its a meniscal tear, a common occurrence after the previous surgeries. The problem is I am being denied as a referral patient by orthopods here in Alberta. No reason given, and the denials have to be tracked down by me, they are not telling me this. We find out when we call and ask where we are on a waiting list, only to find we aren’t. It’s been 9 months now of incapacitating pain and we can’t even get anyone to look at it. MRI is on conclusive due to previous surgeries.
What are the requirements to get in too see one of your specialists, general pricing and timelines?
I have a torn meniscus, l. My doctor sent in a urgent document to a orthopedic surgeon and I was told I could wait up to 8 months l. I would like to know what the cost would be to do this privately.
I received a MRI in December 2011 on my right knee which showed two tears in the meniscus. On May 25th I met with the surgeon who took an x-ray and told me what the procedure would entail. He also said it could take up to 3 or four more months before he could operate. We have a extensive cruise planned in October, which would most likley have to be cancelled. I do not wish to wait another three to four months as the pain in my knee and the partial immobility after a year is becoming very annoying. I would like to inquire as to what time frame I am looking at with your clinic and an approximate price for the surgery. Thank you in advance.
I have had an MRI on my right knee and have been diagnosed with a medial meniscal tear. I am a male, and live in Edmonton, Alberta. Could u please advise what the expected wait time is to have surgically repaired?
I have MRI’s of both Knees – left Knee ,small meniscal tears ,early degenerative osteoarthritis.
Right Knee, small meniscal tears , medial pain ,clicking ,very painful while walking Steps down.
I am semi – retired and have been very active ,skiing,hiking ,biking etc .
I would like to get both Knee’s done – one at the time since I live on my own.
Arthroscopic treatment has been recommendet but I am ,like everybody else on a long waitinglist.
How much and what time fram would I be looking at ?
Please contact me . Thank you
How soon can I get a knee arthroscopy if going privately? Thanks
Could you please give me an approximate cost and wait time for knee arthroscopic surgery. Thank you!
I am inquiring if your clinic does full knee replacements and if so the total cost for surgery and hospital stay. I am looking at a six month wait in Alberta to have surgery. I cannot wait.
I had a MRI on my knee I pay’d for it my self and found out I have a medial meniscal tear. I am in a lot of pain a lot of time .
I was told it will take a year and 6 month to get an arthroscopy in the canadian health system, in that time I may make more damage to my knee.I like to know what I need to spend to be with out pain.I am retired and have to watch every
penny. I could be dead by the time I get my knee fix by the Canadian Medical system. With all the problem they have in
Europa this would not happen over there I sure. I like to know if I can afford to pay to live with out pain on my pension.
Good afternoon.
At the end of November I damaged my knee slipping on ice. Today it is still constantly sore and very hard for me to bend or even lock my knee. It is always swollen and very uncomfortable. I was told that I have a torn meniscus, and it has not improved any since the fall. My doctor sent in a urgent document to a orthopedic surgeon and I was told I could wait up to 8 months before I just get a call. I would like to know what the cost would be to do this privately and exactly where you are located. I am not sure if I can or even would like to wait 8 months just for the call.
Thanks
Hi,
I recently tore my ACL… the wait looks like a year in the public system. Just inquiring as to how much it would cost for an ACL reconstruction?
Thanks
Hello
I have had an MRI and ( I have my own CD) the letter says I have — Obliquely-oriented tear involving the posterior horn of the medial meniscus extending to the inferior articular surface with a ting adjacent parameniscal cyst. In Dec. I was told by a surgeon the wait was apprx. 4 months. I called yesterday and was told the surgeon should have said 6 months, and they don’t have a lot of hospital hours for this type of surgery in June July and Aug. I would like to know how soon and the cost of such a surgery would be.
Thanks Pat
Cost and wait time for ACL reconstruction please.
I am a 52 year old teacher and have been diagnosed with moderate/severe osteoarthritis in all the compartments of both knees by way of x-rays. It began 2 years ago and has come on with a vengeance of late. This week I was sent off to the hospital by our staff first aid person as she thought I had torn a ligament or tendon or perhaps fractured something in my knee. I couldn’t put any weight on my left leg at all. It was extremely painful and it felt like something in my knee had popped out of place. They took x-rays at the hospital and also drew some fluid from knee to see if there was an infection. My knee was quite swollen and hot with inflammation. As well, my left foot has been puffy since this past summer. Today I saw my family doctor again and he said it’s just something that comes with age and all I can do for now is stay off of it, take Celebrex and Tylenol Arthritis and ice it. I am waiting to see a specialist but have been told it will likely take months. What can your clinic do for me and what are the costs involved? I don’t want to wait much longer as it just keeps getting worse. Thanks!
My father received a partial knee replacement about 6 years ago but now is suffering from stiffness, infection within the joint and ultimately pain. He has seen a specialist in Vancouver regarding the infection and his family doctor has recommended that a total replacement will be necessary. To get the surgery using regular Medical, will take anywhere from 8 months to who knows. My father is 83 years old and the longer he is suffering the more his total health is suffering due to the pain from his knee and limited mobility. I am requesting correspondence on his behalf (he lives in Osoyoos without internet) to try to determine if this clinic can be of greater assistance. Thank you. Andrew
Hello,
I have a torn meniscus and am wondering what the approximate price range is for the surgery.
Thank you
Torn meniscus what would the cost be to repair & wait time
I had arthroscopic knee surgery at False Creek in November 2011, after being told by another private Vancouver clinic that it would be useless and I should just get a knee replacement (which I didn’t want). Dr. Tarazi looked at my x-rays and MRI, and agreed to see me for a consultation, at which time he made no promises but agreed an arthroscopic surgery could help. To say it has helped would be an understatement – within 7 weeks I could carefully downhill ski again, and it has only gotten better. He, and all the staff, were wonderful – they LISTENED to me and understood that an aging female athlete doesn’t need to be tossed on the scrap heap. Thank you, False Creek. Alberta could learn a lot from this clinic.
As an active woman with a knee that is causing me too much pain to do anything I do not wish to wait another six months for the knee replacement that I am scheduled for. The pain is destroying my way of life and I know that it is having a serious effect on the other parts of my lower body. What would your timing be, and the costs involved.? Also, who would preform the knee replacement surgery and what happens about after surgery care and follow up.
I’m an older big man in need of a knee replacement. I had my right knee done 3 years ago and now am in a lot of pain with my left knee. After a visit to the same doctor in Prince George I find out that I will be waiting for at least one year for surgery, a man of my age can’t afford to wait each and everyday is precious and so I am looking into going the private clinic way. I would like to know how long of a waiting list you have and the cost of a whole knee replacement. Thank you, I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Gordon
Like Gordon B above, I am looking at a knee replacement. I am 70 and fit though I have osteo arthritis. Irecently had a cortisone shot in my right knee which relieved pain somewhat. That is a short term,measure. What is the cost of a knee replacement? How long a wait? Where do I go for immediate recovery if you are not providing service in a hospital?
Thanks, JW
Hi,
I have recently had a knee scope done and as a result I was told that I am 50% bone on bone and my ACL was “shot.” (I have had a ACL replaced before years ago). I was also told that replacing my ACL again was not an option because I had arthritis and a 2nd ACL revision would be a big waste of time and that the only surgery I will be needing is a knee replacement. I am 38 years old and because of my age my doctor also told me that I would have to be walking with a cane and be in constant pain before he would even consider helping me with a new knee.
The doctor might as well said “go home and die” I love sports and always have. I feel my life is over at age 38. Is my doctor right in his predictions?
Please advise if you do MRI and full knee replacement. I’m 55 and I’m told the list through regular channels
is lengthy. Please advise approx cost of both, wait times, etc.
My left knee has been fixed since my childhood beacuse of an ailment. And my patella has been removed.
Now please informe me whether I am able that get my left knee mobility back with today’s development and knowledge.
Torn miniscus in one area as identified by MRI. How much would the surgery costs? An estimate would be fine.
I am interested in knee surgury. Miniscus is torn in 3 places, according to an MRI.
Can you give me an extimate of the costs for surgery and related expenses?
I am 75 and my doctor has recommended knee surgery. There is a huge wsaiting list. what is the cost per knee? One is much worse than the other
I have been told I require a full knee replacement. I am not even on awaiting list and I am told it will take up to a year to get the operation after I am able to get on the waiting list. Does your clinic do knee replacements? Have you heard of Makoplasty, a new technology that minimizes the knee replacement process.
Hello,
Firstly I am considered to be a big man 6ft 2in. and overweight at 380 lbs. I’m focused on dropping the pounds as I realize the obvious effect it can have on the knee carrying that load. However , I have increasing pain and declining mobility in my left Knee. Over the last year I have been to a Orthodontic specialist twice. The first time, after X rays and an MRI, the Dr told me it could be difficult with a big knee ( not sure what he meant) he prescribed a pain killer (I think) – I read the side effects and decided not to take them ( a little stubborn 60 yr old ) sorry to say I really had no idea what the problem was with my knee or what ever was going to be the next step? The pain then increased to the point that a few months later I returned to the Doctor and was determined to get a better understanding of my situation. Unfortunately, I’m still not much wiser (it’s easier pulling teeth than getting information from my specialist) , i had updated X rays and I’m now going to have Arthroscopic Surgery ” to clean up and scrape Athritis”/? – No dates have been scheduled . Apparently it will take 6-8 weeks to get a schedule date for the surgery that may take place “about” 6 months later. I have a big family vacation planned for March 2013, and would love to be able to walk without pain by then. This is an inquiry into the time frame and costs at your clinic ? Thank You
How much is the cost for an acl reconstruction??? I am thinking of having a surgery but I am not a Canadian (university this year )?
was wondering what the cost would be for cartilage knee surgery
I have a complete tear of the acl ligament. No other damage has been detected on the MRI. Please advise on cost and timelines. I am a resident of Alberta.
Thanks
I have a left knee that was injured skiing in 2008 MRI showed 50% ACL tear still continued activities, 2009 I reinjured it MRI showed bucket Medial Meniscus which was cut out and continued activities. Now in 2010 on my right knee I jumped and fell with all of my weight on my leg, MRI showed complete tear MCL, ACL, anterior horn of the meniscus and large contusion to the bone. When I finally saw the surgeon two months later he could see a very small amount of blood flow in the MCL and felt that I would get better. Well a year later and one more injury because I tripped, I have absolutley no stability at all and the right knee will tear and buckle if I so much as turn my leg while standing with out my brace. On manipulation before the doctor’s could not pop in and out now it does.I realize that because I am 55 that the success rate is lower but I am really active and love to skii (snow and water) hike, jog, bike and just generally be healthy and active. What would you recommend, I do not want to stop being active and now my left knee and hip are causing pain because it is taking all of the unbalanced weight.
I would like to know the approximate cost of a knee arthroscopy, the approximate wait time for the procedure and the approximate recovery time. I am 60 years old, live in the lower mainland, 12 weeks ago my knee buckled on me, I have had it x-rayed twice. My knee was diagnosed with a loose ACL, inflammation on the knee and a torn meniscus cartilage. When my knee is sore or tired, I can feel the discomfort also behind the knee, can not turn too quickly. This knee injury has affected the rest of my lower leg as I sometimes feel pain and some swelling going down my leg to the ankle, this makes walking, stairs and bending difficult. Treatments used: ice, rest, Advil, swimming, massages, physio therapy for strengthening, stretch & strengthening exercises and Bowen Therapy treatment. All of the above has helped but has not given me back the quality and ability to do what I could before this occurred.
Thank you for your time.
I have a complex tear of the posterior horn of my medial meniscus. This occurred in mid Dec 2011. I can bike, row, do weights but walking is very uncomfortable. I have MRI results on a CD and a radiology report. Knee is sound with no other issues but the meniscus tear. We are going to Europe for a month in mid July which will involve a lot of walking. I would like to understand timing and cost of arthroscopic surgery. Please contact me.
I was told a number of years ago that my right knee would need to be replaced. In November 2010 I tripped and twisted my right knee and have been on pain killers since. ( I am concerned that the pills are causing another problem) I have tried physio, pool exercise and short walks to no avail. In late April I fell again now injuring my left shoulder .
This time went to hospital for ten days with tests being done. Again the pain returned and again more drugs. I would like to have your opinion as to whether my knee can be done at your clinic. My shoulder should heal and be ok. I have been on the list for an MRI for almost 18 months. I live on the Vancouver Island but can travel to Vancouver. I await your reply and thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
I would like to know the approximate cost of a knee arthroscopy for torn meniscus in both knees. Thank you.
I would like information on arthroscopic treatment for my knee. I have MRI report and can provide CD.
Thank you.
On March 20th I was in Cambodia and was staying in a large hotel, it was mid morning and was going to go back to my room, I entered the elevator and noticed water on the floor, so when lift came to 4th floor I went to go out and my right foot slipped and my left knee came down on elevator door way, the elevator wasn’t even with floor about 2 inched blow floor, It caved in my knee cap.
They took me to a clinic and they started surguery on it, 4 days later I was load into a ambulance and take to Phnon Penh airport for my flight back to Nha Trang Veitnam.
When I got back I went to see my friends doctor, he said that I need surgury now and he looked at exrays that I brought with me and said he has to redo it. he removed the pins and screws and put in his own , I have the stitches all taken out in 10days and healed over well. I started taking Physio everyday for a month and can bend it about 20 % but it hurts because of pins and screws in it yet.
I consualted with my doctor here in Victoria but haven’t heard back from him about a apointment with a orthopedic surgeon for my knee. Could you give me some advice and prices for this at your clinic. Thank you Stan
I would like information on arthroscopic treatment for my son’s knee. We have had a MRI and can provide report and CD. Thank you.
My Mother is 78 and has had numerous knee surgeries many years ago. She has trouble sitting for more than 1/2 hour, cannot staighten her leg, cannot walk very far, has constant pain or ache and is only comfortable when lying down. I believe all her cartilage has been removed from that knee. Until this point she has been willing to put up with the discomfort as is leary of another surgery . . . more pain with no results. She has now however consented to look into a knee replacement as we are trying to reassure her that the treatments today are much different than in the past. We live in Penticton and would like more information and/or a consultation. Thank-you
I am 48 year old corrections officer and was injured at work. I have constant disabling knee pain. I have had five arthroscopic surgeries and have been told I need to have a total knee replacement but my surgeon does not was to do the surgery until I am 60. The pain is intense. I cannot work. I cannot enjoy life. My wife has to put up with me.cus is virtually gone, i have minimal latereral meniscus. I have moderate to severe arthritus in all three compartments of my knee, it is bone on bone etc. Is there a surgeon who would consider the replacement surgery for me now? i have no quality of life, cannot work, walk stairs or be on the knee for very long. I live on sleeping pills to get any sleep at all, i have been on some very heavy narcotics to control the pain. I cannot work and really dont want to sit here until i am 60 years old and then have the knee replaced just in time to retire. This condition is very disabling and i want my my life back so i can get back to work and enjoy life a little. I eagerly await your reply.
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I am sorry i should have been a little more clear and could not find a function to edit my original post.All 5 previous menisectomies were to repair and then when the repair failed each subsequent surgery was to remove more and more meniscus until my medial is virtually non existant, my latereral is almost gone and this knee is bone on bone. I am told i have moderate to severe arthritus in all three compartments of the knee and i am too young for the replacement. I am unable to work, i use sleeping pillds to get only a small amount of sleep, i use dilaudud for pain management which causes other problems in the gastrointestianl tract as well as create dependancy. I have no quality of life and can no longer live in this amount of pain. My physician says his hands are tied. I have given this much thought and wish to have a knee replacement is there a surgeon who would consider this at my age? I cant go on much longer like this! I eagerly await your reply..
I have all my pre op and post op reports, the surgeon says prognosis for recovery very poor.
I am interested in the cost of knee surgery to repair a torn miniscus. Thank you
Please contact me regarding arthroscopic surgery. Thank you.
Hello Lovina,
Our Orthopaedic Surgery advisor, Raj will be giving you a call.
my 19 year old son is a professional/competive dancer. on March 1, 2011 he injured his knee. the MRI shows an extensive tear involving the body and posterior horn of the lateral meniscus with displacement of a large torn fragment anteromedially. also undisplaced short oblique tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. joint effusion. medial patella plica.
how quickly could we receive surgery and how much will is cost? thank you
how much it cost for knee scope surgery
I have a knee that becomes more painful every day. I saw my own doctor, had an xray, nothing showed, then an MRI on March 11. I have the report showing a high grade tear in the medial meniscus and and horizontal tear in the lateral meniscus among other things. It began slowly in January, but the last month the lack of mobility is increasing and the pain is almost unbearable! I am on Oxycodone now to control my pain but need more and more.I can only sleep about 3 hours and the intense pain wakes me. I end up crying, even in the daytime now.I have been referred to a Specialist here, but I still do not have a date when I can see him, not even an estimate.My own doctor is on holidays, so I can’t get a referral to another doctor without him.The damage in my knee becomes worse with each day. The longer I wait for surgery, the more repair that will be needed, a vicious cycle! I am thinking of private surgery to get my life back. Please reply.
Hello Fay, I have forwarded your contact information to our Orthopaedic Surgery Advisor. She will contact you very soon.
Thank you
My wife suffers from osteoarthritis and her knee pain no longer allows her to walk without great pain and take part in the activities that she loves, even with overuse of heavy pain medications. Various treatments gave her limited relief for a time but are no longer effective. Synvisc for one. An orthopedic surgeon vacillated between “You need knee replacement surgery now” and “You are not yet ready for it and I will not do it.” Now trying to get to a new and highly recommended surgeon, she has been for six months on a waiting list to get on the waiting list to see him. Our GP is totally disgusted but helpless to do more.
Can you please advise us on waiting time, time in your clinic, recovery time etc after surgery, cost involved. How much time would she(we) need to stay in Vancouver. We live on Vancouver Island.
I live in Canada. I’ve an ACL tear.i wish to continue football. After an ACL repair is that possible?
I have had surgery on my knee a year ago thet did arthroscopic debridement. I still had a lot of pain so I had an MRI done and they found I have extensive loss of volume within the posterior horn and body of the medial meniscus consistent with interval partial medial meniscectomy. The posterior horn remnant demonstrates extensive high signal throughout it’s mid substance whichncould represent either a recurrent tear or post surgical granulation tissue. Is there any thing you can do to fix this. Please email me.
I require knee replacement surgery, I’m currently on a wait list (have been since June 2010). How long would I expect to wait and approximately what would the cost be through False Creek Medical?
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I have had two orthoscopic procedutes, but my conditions is worse now than before the first one. I have swelling, constant pain and the X ray shows that I am bone on bone on my left knee. I am scheduled for a surgery for a total knee replacement in about a year which I find to be a bit long. I am 68 years old, in good health and have an active life style which I want to resume. I am afraid of further delays as my doctor suggested 4 months which is now much longer. What is the approximate cost of this procedure and how long is the waiting period?
Presently 6 months into indefinate waiting list for knee replacement surgery.Went the route of private consult forwarding report to 3rd party surgeon for total knee replacement.Over the last 30 years have 1 major surgery and 3 arthroscopics on right knee.Previously active now limited to 5 minute walks on a good day.Inquiry on costs and wait times for total knee replacement.Are your surgeons strictly private clinic or are they also involved with government medical system.
Good afternoon Rob,
We don’t have a wait list. Our Orthopaedic Surgery Advisor will email you soon.
I have had 3 knee operations back in 1964.Have run 25 marathons in the 70′s-80′s.
My right knee is very badly worn,yet I still can run(little),cycle and right now ski(cross-country).
My knee never show’s any swelling.Why,have no idea.
Exploring possible knee replacement,I have checked into stem-cell repair procedures.
I thought I let you know about this, it might just provide an alternative for you.Good luck with your knee.
How Research Studies Learnt that Stem Cell Cartilage Can Repair Damaged Knee Joints?
In November 2005, researchers from the Imperial College London succeeded in transforming human embryonic stem cells into cartilage cells. Results of their findings were published in the journal Tissue Engineering. These stem cells as the name suggests are derived from the human embryo. They have the ability to get converted to any other cell type of the body based on the requirement.
In July 2006, scientists at the University of Bristol reported that tissue engineering can repair injuries of the knee cartilage. Osteoarthritis condition was not found to be a hindrance in the regeneration process.
Researchers at the University of Guelph reported that stem cells might provide the needed tissue replacements in osteoarthritis patients in February 2007.
Scientists at Cardiff University successfully identified stem cells from adults cartilages which had the ability to get transformed to chondrocytes. These are the cells which make the cartilages of our bone. Their research study was presented on April 11 2008, at the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting in Edinburgh.
Researchers from the UC Davis Department of Biomedical Engineering grown these cartilages from the stem cells taken from the bone marrow and skin, in October 2009. They claimed that the laboratory grown cartilage would fill the defects and resurface the entire joints destroyed by osteoarthritis.
In this way, stem cell cartilage research has developed enormously in the recent times from being an idea to a full-fledged treatment option to address the challenge of osteoarthritis joint damages.
I would like to know for a bone on bone arthritis what are possibilities other than a replacement such as articular cartilage paste grafting. Please contact me. Thank you
My daughter hurt her knee snowboarding last year. She finally got in to see a specialist here and was sent for an MRI She was told that the tear is under her knee cap and if operated on it would be worse. We really want a second opinion, hard to believe in this day and age that this surgery can’t be done. If she was a NHL hockey player and this happened it would get fixed, we need to find out how to get this done. She is only 21, way too young to spend the rest of her life with a bad knee.
hi. Got tibial plateau fracture in crush injury 4 months ago. Was operated on next day. Got bone graft, have plate, rod, 5 screws. So far healing nicely, however orthopod. said osteoarthritis just a question of time due to extent of cartilage damage and cuz fracture was very comminuted. have been reading up on various possible solutions. Do you perform ACI or MACI? If so, could you pls provide details?
thx!
I too had a tibial crush injury but, mine was in 1978. I have recently received a Synvisc One injection and although it was uncomfortable for 2 days (1 pain killer each day) and about 5 additional days after (when on the bike my knee was a bit comfortable for the first 5 minutes or so), I would highly recommend it to anyone with this type of injury. My knee stopped crunching almost entirely and the strong stabbing pain I would feel after workouts disappeared completely.
The injection is supposed to work for up to 6 months. It’s now been six months plus 9 days and I’m considering another injection because some pain has returned however, it’s not yet as bad as it was.
I hope you find this useful.
For eight weeks I have had swelling in my knee and at times in my entire leg. Alot of pain right in my kneecap. My doc suspects a miniscus tear.I am on diclofenac, which is helping. I cannot see an orthopedict specialist for at least 4 months. What is your waiting period and approximate cost for a consult and perhaps an mri?
I believe I have Small pieces of broken cartilage in the knee joint. I have constant pain and difficult walking. I’m leaving for London on a business trip Sept 14th and want this done before I leave however I do not know recovery time. please advise how i can proceed