{"id":2997,"date":"2025-12-15T14:51:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/new-wide-awake-arthroscopy-of-the-knee-joint\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:07:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:07:55","slug":"new-wide-awake-arthroscopy-of-the-knee-joint","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/en\/new-wide-awake-arthroscopy-of-the-knee-joint\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW Wide Awake Arthroscopy of the knee joint"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arthroscopy under local anesthesia in Vienna<\/h1>\n

WIDE AWAKE Arthroscopy<\/h1>\n

The method of Wide Awake arthroscopy of the knee joint<\/strong>, which I developed, makes it possible to perform certain procedures on the knee without general anesthesia<\/strong> safely, gently and on an outpatient basis. Through a specially combined local anesthetic, both the skin and all relevant structures in the knee joint are effectively anesthetized: for a pain-free treatment with full consciousness.<\/p>\n

A major advantage of Wide Awake arthroscopy is that general anesthesia can be avoided. This means that neither intubation nor ventilation is necessary. Typical side effects of anesthesia such as nausea, dizziness or persistent fatigue do not occur. The entire procedure is therefore much better tolerated<\/strong> physically.<\/p>\n

\"Arthroscopy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outpatient and fast<\/strong><\/p>\n

The procedure is performed entirely on an outpatient basis and is extremely time-efficient. The entire stay in the clinic averages only about three hours. A hospital stay is not necessary; patients can leave the hospital immediately after the procedure.<\/p>\n

Awake and relaxed \u2013 twilight sleep available on request<\/strong><\/p>\n

During arthroscopy, patients remain fully conscious, which not only provides security but also enables direct communication between doctor and patient. If you would still like to relax a little during the procedure, you can be put into a light twilight sleep on request, similar to a gastroscopy. This provides additional rest without impairing the benefits of local anesthesia.<\/p>\n

How does local anesthesia work?<\/h2>\n

Through a precise combination of different local anesthetics developed by me, the entire knee, inside and out, is reliably anesthetized. This allows the procedure to be performed in the same way as under general anesthesia, but with significantly less stress on the body.<\/p>\n

For which knee problems is Wide Awake arthroscopy suitable?<\/h2>\n

The method is ideally suited for common and painful knee conditions that require arthroscopic intervention:<\/p>\n

Meniscus damage \/ meniscus tear<\/strong><\/p>\n