Do you get intubated for meniscus surgery? Anesthesia Explained
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Approximately 850,000 knee arthroscopy procedures, which often include meniscus surgery, are performed annually in the United States, yet many patients are unsure about the required anesthesia. While general anesthesia might involve a breathing tube, the answer to "Do you get intubated for meniscus surgery?" is not a simple "yes," as several anesthetic options are available depending on the patient and procedure.
