Knee Arthroscopy

Knee Surgeon

Are you experiencing pain in your knee? If so, you may be a candidate for a knee arthroscopy procedure. Arthroscopic knee surgery is used to both diagnose and treat a variety of knee injuries. Knee surgeon, Dr. Matthew Provencher provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients in Vail who have developed knee pain. Contact Dr. Provencher’s team today!

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What is Knee Arthroscopy?

Knee arthroscopy is a popular surgical procedure designed to provide patients with a quicker recovery time and less pain compared to traditional open surgery. This minimally invasive technique allows orthopedic surgeons to view the inside of the injured knee joint, diagnose the injury and perform the repair. Arthroscopic knee surgery uses an arthroscope (a tiny camera) and special, thin surgical instruments to examine, diagnose and repair the knee and surrounding structures. Dr. Matthew Provencher, orthopedic knee surgeon in the Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado area, is able to treat a variety of knee injuries and conditions in a minimally invasive, arthroscopic approach.

What Does Knee Arthroscopy Treat?

Arthroscopic knee surgery is performed by Dr. Provencher to treat a wide number of knee injuries and conditions, such as:

Knee fractures
Damaged or torn ligaments
Damaged or torn meniscus
Articular cartilage defects
Osteoarthritis

Dr. Provencher performs knee arthroscopy in many patients to treat a variety of knee injuries and conditions. With this minimally invasive technique, he creates small incisions in and around the injured area to enter and inspect the knee joint. With help from the arthroscope, he is able to examine the injury in great detail and determine which surgical technique is appropriate.

The majority of arthroscopic knee surgery procedures are performed on an out-patient basis under regional or general anesthesia by Dr. Provencher and his orthopedic team.

Are you a candidate for knee arthroscopy?

There are two ways to initiate a consultation with Dr. Provencher:

You can provide current X-rays and/or MRIs for a clinical case review with Dr. Provencher.

You can schedule an office consultation with Dr. Provencher.

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What is the Recovery After Knee Arthroscopy?

Patients can still expect a few weeks of recovery time after this minimally invasive procedure even though recovery is quicker than an open surgery in most cases. Dr. Provencher and his team will prescribe a detailed post-operative and rehabilitation program all patients are required to follow after knee arthroscopy. It is strongly suggested that patients work with the in-house physical therapists at Howard Head Sports Medicine to optimize their rehabilitation.

The post-operative dressing must be kept clean and dry following surgery. The bandages must be removed by the patient two days after the procedure, not before or after the two day mark. After the dressing is removed, it is recommended patients cover the sutures with Band-Aids so they do not get caught on clothing, blankets and other soft fabrics. A patient may shower at this time, but it is important to keep the incisions dry for up to two weeks.

After arthroscopic knee surgery, patients can expect some level of pain, swelling and general discomfort in and around the repaired knee joint. Patients are encouraged to use ice packs to decrease pain and swelling. Pain medication is prescribed by Dr. Provencher in many cases and patients are expected to follow usage instructions at all times.

The majority of patients will begin the physical therapy program prescribed by Dr. Provencher the first day of surgery. The rehabilitation program between the patient, physical therapist and Dr. Provencher is critical to success following any arthroscopic knee surgery.

For more resources on knee arthroscopy, or to determine if you are a candidate for arthroscopic knee surgery, please contact the orthopedic office of knee surgeon Dr. Matthew Provencher, serving patients in the Vail, Aspen, Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado area.

Matthew Provencher, MD | Orthopedic Knee & Shoulder Surgeon | Vail Aspen Denver Colorado Springs, CO

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James Wilson

Oct 11, 2024

by James Wilson on Matthew Provencher, MD

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Wow the Steadman clinic and Doctor Matthew Provencher now that;s a super combination of expertise, experience, empathy, skill and a cherry picked staff with truly outstanding nurses and professional support staff. I was scared of shoulder surgery until I read Dr. Provencher BIO and talked to him. If your considering shoulder replacement surgery this is the place. In three weeks out now and people are amazed at my ability of movement and flexibility I have now. I love the Steadman Clinic and Dr. Matthew Provencher, He's Superman

Anne Miller

Jun 18, 2024

by Anne Miller on Matthew Provencher, MD

Grateful to Dr Provencher and his team

I am a 75-year old, active, athletic woman. Over the last few years, both of my shoulders reached a point where severe arthritis was affecting even day to day tasks. It started with one shoulder in 2021 and recently the second reverse shoulder replacement – both with Dr Provencher. Before my first one, I had received various recommendations including adjusting my lifestyle. Dr Provencher looked at my MRI and x-ray and asked what I enjoy doing and was quick to let me know I could be back to my active lifestyle soon – and he was right. He reads images faster and more accurately than any doctor I have consulted. He has many options available and if you need surgery he is the one to do it. Surgery is quick and the recovery is much easier than I anticipated. I am 10 days out from my second reverse shoulder and have no pain and gaining mobility already! My case for both shoulders was a bit more complicated due to bone integrity, severe arthritis and bicep tears. Dr Provencher has dealt innovatively with both complications and makes it seem straightforward although I know it was not. He is not only one an extraordinary surgeon, but also, a caring human being who takes the time with his patients and makes himself available if questions arise. His team is second to none – Maddy, Madison, Sam, Scott, Jasmin and in pre-op, Layla and Kevin – in terms of commitment, competence, compassion and responsiveness. Both times I have felt cared for and that resolving my situation mattered to him. Wherever you live, Dr Provencher and his team are the ones to trust. There is no need to live a compromised life!

Gene reiling

Jul 21, 2023

by Gene reiling on Matthew Provencher, MD

Success

If you are planning to see Dr Provencher ,do not hesitate ,do it. In 2018 Dr Provencher replaced my LCL. I had no complications and very little pain. I did my physical therapy as prescribed. I was able to ski 30 plus days the winter of 2019-2020. Before seeing dr Provencher I had spent a years time trying to solve my problem locally. I saw a pain specialist, orthopedic urgent care and a orthopedic surgeon. All had access to an mri done locally. It was also read by local radiologist. Pain dr gave injections as did orthopedic urgent care. No relief from pain. Orthopedic surgeon told me about arthritis, meniscus needing cleaning up and general deterioration from age. Told me to take ibuprofen for pain. At that time I reached out to Steadman Clinic. By luck of the draw I was assigned Dr Provencher. I took with me the mri that had been done locally and viewed by 3 local Drs and 1 PA. It took Dr Provencher less than a minute to tell me my problem was my LCL after viewing my mri. He told me my options . I selected surgery as I wanted to continue an active life style. It was a complete success!!

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