Knee Surgery in Torrance & Manhattan Beach

Meniscus Repair & Meniscus Transplant Surgery

Bone-on-bone friction in the knee causes pain when walking, bending, or bearing weight. While some cases of a torn meniscus are mild and resolve in time with proper rest, a severe meniscus tear is unlikely to heal without surgical intervention. Meniscus problems can in some cases worsen with time when the meniscus is left untreated. This can lead to debilitating knee arthritis and mobility issues.

When surgery is indicated, arthroscopic meniscus repair surgery in Torrance is a one-day procedure that sets you on the path to healing as soon as possible. Surgical scars and incisions are greatly minimized using an arthroscopic approach. While every effort is made to keep the healthy meniscus intact, at times a meniscus transplant surgery is required to give the patient an excellent result. This involves the removal of the damaged meniscus and replacement from a donor.

Same-day Knee Replacement

In the later stages of knee arthritis, knee replacement surgery can save the deteriorated knee. Total knee replacements are a specialty of Dr. Chris Mellano. Partial knee replacements, also called uni knee replacement or unicompartmental knee replacement, are also routinely performed. In many cases, knee replacement can be performed in an outpatient setting. This is in a one-day procedure using modern surgical techniques that make surgery safer and more effective than ever before. The patient returns home from the ambulatory surgery center the same day to recover from the comfort and convenience of home.