Arthroscopy & Sports medicine

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that helps diagnose and treat joint-related problems. It is commonly used on knees but can also be performed on an hips, shoulders, wrists, and elbows. The procedure is done through small incisions with the help of an arthroscope, a small surgical instrument with a tiny fibre-optic video camera attached to it. This allows doctors to view the affected joints and provide treatment accordingly.

This minimally invasive technique offers several benefits, including reduced post-operative pain, smaller incisions, and shorter recovery times compared to traditional open surgery. This approach allows for thorough joint evaluation and targeted treatment, ultimately leading to improved outcomes and patient satisfaction. It often results in faster healing times, enabling patients to start rehabilitation sooner and return to their normal activities and work more quickly. Some of the most common types of arthroscopic surgeries are knee arthroscopy, hip joint arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, and wrist arthroscopy.

Conditions treated with Arthroscopy:

• Hip pain – impingement (FAI), loose bodies, tumors, post traumatic conditions

• Knee pain

• ACL and PCL tears

• Meniscal tears

• Multi ligamentous injuries

• Rotator cuff tears

• Shoulder instability - dislocation

• Frozen shoulder

• Elbow impingement

• Arthritis (including ankle and foot arthritis)

• Wrist pain and TFCC injuries