To remove all the torn cartilage (Meniscus) and stop it:

– Causing pain
– Damaging the knee

Usually some of the Hamstring Tendons (from the muscles at the back of your thigh) are used to make the new Ligament. These tendons then re-grow.

Pre-Operative Assessment of fitness for surgery:
– This is not normally required unless there are specific
problems with your general health

Contraceptive Pill (OCP):
– It is up to you
– If you wish to stop this for 6 weeks before your surgery and use a different form of contraception that is acceptable
– If you do not wish to stop using the OCP then please tell us when you come in for your surgery and we will give you
an injection while you are asleep to help prevent you getting a blood clot in your leg

Stitches
– Mr Lavender usually uses stitches to close the two / three small holes in the skin. They are usually removed after 2
weeks when you come to see Mr Lavender in the out patients department

Driving
– You are able to drive after 24 hours unless Mr Lavender advises otherwise

Work
– Rest for the first week or two allows the knee to settle quicker
– Mr Lavender will provide a sick note if required

Kneeling
– This can be done when you feel comfortable

Flying
– You are not allowed to fly for 6 weeks following your surgery, due to the risk of blood clots in your legs

Sport
– This depends on what procedure Mr Lavender carries out. He will advise you before you go home and again at your
follow up appointment

Mr Lavender will normally see you at 2 weeks after the operation to explain what he has done and what he expects in the future