Loose Body Removal in Bengaluru at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic

At VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru, Dr. Vijay Girish performs loose body removal using advanced arthroscopic techniques to treat fragments of bone, cartilage, or tissue floating within the knee joint. These loose bodies can cause pain, swelling, locking, or restricted movement. Removal restores smooth joint function, reduces discomfort, and allows patients to safely return to daily activities and sports.

What is Loose Body Removal?

Loose body removal is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to extract fragments that interfere with knee joint movement. Using arthroscopy, small instruments and a camera are inserted through tiny incisions to locate and remove the loose bodies. This procedure preserves healthy tissue, restores normal knee motion, alleviates pain, and prevents further joint damage.

Benefits of Loose Body Removal

Loose body removal offers significant benefits, including:

Eliminates knee pain and swelling caused by loose fragments interfering with joint motion.
Restores smooth knee movement and improves flexibility for daily activities and sports.
Minimally invasive arthroscopic approach reduces recovery time, pain, and scarring.
Prevents further damage to the cartilage and other structures within the knee.
Supports safe return to work, exercise, and recreational activities with improved knee function.

Recovery and Outcomes

Initial recovery focuses on gentle knee movement and reduction of swelling.
Physiotherapy and strengthening exercises help restore knee mobility and function.
Most patients can walk with support within a few days, depending on the procedure.
Return to sports or high-impact activities is typically possible within 4–8 weeks.
Successful removal of loose bodies restores smooth knee movement, reduces pain, and prevents future complications.

Loose body removal at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru is performed with a patient-focused approach. Dr. Vijay Girish uses precise arthroscopic techniques and personalized rehabilitation plans to ensure safe, effective treatment, helping patients regain knee function, reduce pain, and maintain long-term joint health.