Bobade Hospital | Arthroscopy Surgery

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Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure where a thin, lighted tube (arthroscope) with a camera is inserted into a joint to diagnose and treat joint problems, allowing surgeons to visualize and repair damage without large incisions.

What it is:

Arthroscopy, also known as "keyhole surgery," uses a small camera (arthroscope) to examine the inside of a joint.
The arthroscope is a slender tube with a fiber-optic light source and a magnifying lens attached.
A tiny camera mounted within the arthroscope transmits images of the joint interior to a television monitor.
Surgeons use these images to guide tiny surgical instruments inserted through other small incisions to repair or remove damaged tissue.

How it works:

Surgeons make small incisions (usually less than 1 cm in length) near the affected joint.
The arthroscope is inserted through one of these incisions.
Additional incisions may be made to allow access for surgical instruments.
The surgeon can view the joint's interior on a monitor and perform procedures like:

Diagnosis: Examining cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and other structures to identify the cause of pain or problems.

Repair: Removing or repairing damaged tissue (e.g., torn cartilage, ligaments).

Removal: Shaving off unwanted tissue, removing loose bodies, and performing other procedures

Common uses:

Arthroscopy is commonly used to diagnose and treat problems in the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, hip, and wrist.
Common knee arthroscopy procedures include: repairing torn meniscus, ligament repair, and removal of loose bodies.
Common shoulder arthroscopy procedures include: subacromial decompression, bankarts lesion repair, and rotator cuff repair.
Arthroscopy is often preferred over traditional "open" surgery due to its minimally invasive nature, resulting in less pain, shorter recovery times, and smaller scars.

Recovery:

Arthroscopic surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning patients can often go home the same day.
Recovery time varies depending on the procedure and the affected joint.
Following surgery, patients may need to wear a dressing or bandage over the incisions.
A physical therapy program can help with regaining strength and function after surgery.