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Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive (keyhole) surgical procedure which expert orthopaedists at Sohana Hospital use to see and treat problems inside a joint.
An orthopaedic surgeon makes a small cut in your skin. He then inserts pencil-sized tools containing a system of lenses, a small video camera, and a light. It allows the surgeon to look at magnified views of the structures inside the joint - through minor incisions instead of big cuts required for an open surgery.
The camera displays the joint image on a monitoring system, allowing the surgeon to view, for instance, the entire knee. The surgeon sees the cartilage, ligaments, and also under the kneecap. It enables him to determine the magnitude or kind of injury, followed by repairing the problem, if necessary.
Your bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and muscles may get damaged due to disease or injury.
To identify and diagnose your problem, your doctor will go through your medical history, conduct a physical examination, followed by prescribing imaging tests, usually X-rays.
For some conditions, he may also ask you to get an additional imaging test, such as an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or a CT (Computerized Tomography) scan done.
Arthroscopy is usually recommended when X-rays and other imaging tests do not yield clear results. Joints most frequently examined with arthroscopy include - knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip, and wrist.
After diagnosis, highly-experienced orthopaedists at Sohana Hospital will suggest the best treatment for your condition.
Highly-trained ortho specialists at Sohana Hospital use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat various joint, tendon, and ligament issues, such as:
1. Knee pain, unstable knees, and other injuries, including ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tears and meniscal tears.
2. Torn ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.
3. Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, dislocated shoulder, and shoulder impingement.
4. Arthritis, including arthritis affecting the hand, wrist, foot and ankle.
5. Wrist pain, including carpal tunnel syndrome and ganglion cysts.
Minor Cuts means less pain than open surgery.
Minimally invasive approach reduces risk of infection.
Minimal tissue damage means quick recovery.
Minimum surface scarring because of minimal invasion.
Less exposure of soft tissues means less blood loss.
You can go home the same day after surgery.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat joint problems. It is done with the help of an arthroscope, an instrument with lenses, a small camera, and a light. The arthroscope is inserted in the body through tiny incisions (cuts).
Traditional surgery involves open surgery with bigger incisions, more blood loss, comparatively longer recovery, among other drawbacks. It was done in the past when advanced options were not available. Today, it is done when advanced treatments are not possible due to some reason.
Arthroscopy is mostly used for treating the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and hip joints. Cases of torn or damaged cartilage or ligaments, joint inflammation, loose bone fragments, scarring within joints, and damaged joint surfaces can generally be treated with arthroscopy.
Preparation may involve fasting for about 8 hours before surgery, stopping certain medications, wearing comfortable loose clothes, and arranging for someone to drive you home after the procedure.
You are under anesthesia during the surgery, so you don’t feel pain. Afterwards, there may be mild pain, discomfort or swelling, which is normal. However, you can ask your doctor to prescribe pain medication and/or exercise for relief. Apart from that, physical therapy helps restore strength, flexibility, and joint function, especially after knee or shoulder arthroscopy. It’s good to ask your doctor about these exercises to recover at a faster pace.
Most patients can start working or resume school within a few days after surgery. However, it may be some weeks before your joint recovers completely. Exercises advised by your physiotherapist may help speed up the recovery process.
Being minimally invasive, arthroscopy is generally safe. However, there may be usual risks that are common to all surgeries, such as infection, blood clotting, joint stiffness, and nerve or blood vessel damage.
With over 30 years of trust and excellence, Sohana Hospital, Mohali, is a leader in advanced healthcare. Our 400-bed facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of skilled experts. We offer world-class treatment across a range of super-specialities, and provide personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs. Nationally accredited by NABL, NABH and ISO, our commitment to quality makes us one of the most trusted and best hospitals in Mohali, Chandigarh, and Punjab.
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