What Is Arthroscopy Surgery?

Arthroscopy surgery allows doctors to view the inside of a joint using a special camera known as an arthroscope, inserted through a small incision and mounted to a monitor for an in-depth view. ACL allows doctors to diagnose joint issues such as tears, inflammation or damaged cartilage using this noninvasive process, and treat these conditions using specially-designed instruments. Compared with open surgery methods such as this one, ACL generally offers less pain relief, faster recovery times, and minimal scarring potential compared with traditional open surgery methods.

Who Performs Your Surgery?

Chirayu Super Speciality Hospital’s Arthroscopy surgeries are conducted by highly-skilled orthopedic surgeons with experience in minimally invasive joint procedures, who utilize cutting-edge arthroscopic techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Our surgical team works collaboratively with you throughout your journey towards providing personalized care with the aim of reaching optimal outcomes.

Arthroscopy Surgery Comes in Two Varieties

• Knee Arthroscopy : Used to diagnose and treat knee conditions such as meniscal tears, ligament injuries (such as ACL injuries) or cartilage damage.
• Shoulder Arthroscopy : Addresses shoulder issues such as rotator cuff tears, impingement syndrome or instability.
• Hip Arthroscopy : Used to diagnose and treat hip labral tears, cartilage damage and impingement disorders.
• Wrist Arthroscopy : Allows physicians to effectively detect and treat wrist conditions such as ligament tears or injuries caused by ruptures to cartilage structures in the wrist joint.

Symptoms Suggesting the Need for Arthroscopy

Signs that indicate the need for ACL include persistent joint pain, swelling, stiffness, limited range of motion and instability in joints. If conservative treatments such as medication, physical therapy or injections do not alleviate these symptoms then an ACL procedure may be recommended in order to diagnose and treat its source.

Diagnosis for Arthroscopy Surgery

The diagnostic process for ACL requires a comprehensive assessment, including reviewing your medical history, conducting physical exams, imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI or CT scans as well as other forms of testing like blood cultures or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and ultrasound exams. If these methods do not provide clear answers or need more investigation then ACL may be performed to get a closer view of your joints and accurately diagnose any potential issues that arise.

Treatment Process

Arthroscopy procedures typically start with making a small incision near a joint to insert an arthroscope camera and monitor for viewing images on its monitor, providing surgeons with access to inspect its interior. Additional small incisions may be made if additional instruments need to be introduced such as trimming or repairing damaged tissues, although most surgeries are conducted as outpatient services, so patients can go home on the same day.

Care and Recover From Surgery

Arthroscopic surgery recovery tends to be quicker than open surgery. Patients may experience some mild pain and swelling that can be managed with medication and rest. Physical therapy may be recommended in order to restore strength, mobility, and function back into affected joints. Most people can return to regular activities within weeks; full recovery may take several months depending on its complexity and the joint involved.