Do doctors sometimes drill a hole in the kneecap to releave swelling during arthroscopic surgery?

Doctors do not drill a hole in the kneecap to relieve swelling during arthroscopic knee surgery. Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that involves making small incisions in the knee and inserting a camera and surgical instruments to diagnose and treat knee problems. If there is significant swelling in the knee, the surgeon may use a combination of techniques, including arthroscopic drainage and physical therapy, to reduce the swelling. Drilling a hole in the kneecap is not a standard procedure in arthroscopic knee surgery.