Knee Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair Surgery in Peshawar
A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries there is — it affects athletes, labourers and older adults alike. Dr. Abdul Hadi performs arthroscopic meniscus repair at Pak Medical Center, Khyber Bazar.
- Minimally invasive
- Cartilage preserved where possible
- MRI-based assessment
What is meniscus repair?
The meniscus is a C-shaped pad of cartilage that cushions your knee joint. When you tear it — through a twisting injury or through degenerative wear — you can get pain, swelling, locking and a knee that will not move through its full range.
Arthroscopic repair stitches your torn meniscus back together through small incisions. Where your tear pattern and tissue quality make repair appropriate, keeping viable meniscal tissue is preferred over removing more than is necessary.
Signs you may have torn your meniscus
- You have pain along the joint line of your knee
- Your knee swelled over 12 to 24 hours
- Your knee locks or catches when you move it
- You cannot move your knee through its full range
Recovery & rehabilitation
Repair suits you best if you are younger and active with a peripheral tear in good-quality cartilage. If your tear is complex or degenerative, a partial meniscectomy may be the better option — your MRI decides which, and each case is assessed on its own.
| Assessment & imaging | Before surgery |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Day of surgery |
| Early recovery | First weeks |
| Review & rehabilitation | Timing varies |
Return to work and normal activity: 4 to 6 weeks. Your timeline varies with the tear pattern, the repair performed, and how your rehabilitation goes.
Why Dr. Abdul Hadi
- Meniscal tissue preserved where the tear pattern and tissue quality make repair appropriate
- Tear pattern assessed on MRI before deciding repair or meniscectomy
- FCPS in Orthopedics & Trauma, with a Pakistan Orthopaedic Association fellowship in arthroscopy and arthroplasty
- Evidence-based decisions — surgery recommended only where clinically indicated
- Assessment, surgery and follow-up at one clinic in Peshawar
01 FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The questions patients ask most often before booking this procedure.
How long does meniscus repair surgery take?
Arthroscopic meniscus repair typically takes 45 to 75 minutes.
What is the difference between repair and meniscectomy?
Repair stitches the torn tissue back together. Meniscectomy removes the damaged portion. Dr. Hadi prioritises repair to preserve natural cartilage wherever clinically appropriate.
Can meniscus tears heal without surgery?
Some small, partial tears can heal with conservative treatment. Complete or complex tears typically require arthroscopic repair or meniscectomy.
Medical references
Knee locking, catching or swelling?
Book a consultation with Dr. Abdul Hadi for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.