Question 1

What is knee arthroscopy and when is it needed?

Accepted Answer

Knee arthroscopy is minimally invasive surgery performed through two or three small incisions with a high-definition camera. It is used to diagnose and treat meniscus tears, cartilage damage, loose bodies and ligament injuries when pain, swelling or knee locking persist despite rest, physiotherapy and medication.

Question 2

How long is recovery after ACL reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

After arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, most patients walk with crutches within the first days and return to everyday activity in 4–6 weeks. Running usually resumes after 3–4 months, and return to contact sports typically takes 6–9 months of rehabilitation, depending on the graft and the condition of the knee.

Question 3

What are the signs of a torn meniscus?

Accepted Answer

Typical signs of a meniscus tear are pain along the joint line, swelling that develops within 24–48 hours, clicking, a feeling of the knee catching or locking, and difficulty fully bending or straightening the leg. An orthopedic examination and MRI confirm the diagnosis and the type of tear.

Question 4

When can I walk after knee arthroscopy?

Accepted Answer

After diagnostic arthroscopy or partial meniscectomy, most patients walk the same or next day, sometimes with crutches for a few days. Meniscus repair or ligament surgery needs a longer period of protected weight-bearing. The rehabilitation plan is set individually for each patient.

Question 5

When do intra-articular injections help?

Accepted Answer

Intra-articular injections are used for osteoarthritis of the knee and other joints, synovitis and overuse injuries. Depending on the diagnosis, hyaluronic acid, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or corticosteroids are injected into the joint. They reduce pain and inflammation and in many cases delay or avoid surgery.

Question 6

When should I see an orthopedic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

See an orthopedic trauma surgeon if joint pain lasts longer than 2–3 weeks, the knee swells, locks or gives way, or you cannot bear weight after an injury. A suspected fracture, severe deformity or numbness after trauma needs urgent care the same day.

Question 7

Where does Dr. Vositbek Tursunov see patients and how do I book?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Vositbek Tursunov sees patients at AKFA Medline clinic in Tashkent. To book a consultation, send your name, phone number and preferred visit date through the “Book an Appointment” form on this page.

Dr. VOSITBEK TURSUNOV orthopedic surgeon in Tashkent

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Areas of Specialization

International Conferences

ESSKA (Prague)

SICOT (Madrid)

ARCO (Osaka)

Practical Cadaver Courses

Knee Surgery Course (Moscow)

Shoulder Arthroscopy (Kazan)

Basic Trauma Course (Moscow)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education

Clinical practice

Joint Arthroscopy

Ligament Reconstruction (ACL)

Advanced Osteosynthesis

Publications

Orthopedic Services in Tashkent

Knee Arthroscopy

ACL Reconstruction

Osteosynthesis

Intra-articular Injections

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