arthroscopy-procedure

Arthroscopy: Purpose & Procedure

Arthroscopy also calls ‘arthroscopic surgery’ is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope and an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.

Arthroscopic procedures can be performed during anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) reconstruction. While commonly used for meniscal injuries to the knee this use is not supported by the evidence.

The advantage over traditional open surgery is that a joint does not have to be opened up fully for knee arthroscopy only two small incisions are made one for the arthroscope and one for the surgical instruments to be used in the knee cavity.

This reduces recovery time and may increase the rate of success. Due to less trauma to the connective tissue, it is especially useful for professional athletes who frequently in journey joints and require fast healing time.

There is also less scarring because of the smaller incisions. Irrigation fluid is used to distend the joint don’t make a surgical space.

Surgeons view the joint area on a video monitor and can diagnose and repair torn joint tissue. Such as ligaments it is technically possible to the one arthroscopic examination of almost every joint but is most commonly used for the knee, shoulder, elbow wrist, ankle, foot, and hip.

Equipment Used for Arthroscopy are as follow: 

  • Linear camera
  • Tubular camera
  • Cabinet
  • Television screen
  • Camera analyzer
  • Radiofrequency control unit
  • Cautery machine

 

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Life after Arthroscopy

In the previous blogs, we’ve got information about arthroscopy, how it is diagnosed and why it is necessary. Now let’s discuss life after arthroscopy. Including the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip and waist, these are six joints that are most frequently examined with the arthroscope. But we can use this instrument for all types of joints. Orthopaedic surgeons develop new techniques, as engineers make advances in electronic technology. So that other joints may be treated more frequently in the future.

Recovery after Arthroscopy

The small wounds take several days to heal. The adhesive strips can be applied to cover the small healing incision and operative dressing can usually be removed the morning after surgery.

It takes several weeks for the joint to maximally recover, though the puncture wounds are small and pain in the joint that underwent arthroscopy is minimal. A specific activity and rehabilitation program may be suggested to speed up the recovery. Also, it helps to protect future joint function.

It is usual for patients to go back to work or resume daily activities within a few days. Athletes and others who are in good physical condition may in some cases return to their athletic activities within a few weeks.

The doctor has recommended Arthroscopy to determine the cause of the knee pain and possibly to correct it. As a patient won’t require overnight nursing care after the arthroscopy, a same-day surgical facility or an outpatient unit at the local hospital is the ideal environment for the doctor to perform this procedure.

These facilities provide quality care without the inconvenience and expenses of an overnight stay. Following arthroscopy, a patient will recover comfortably in his/her own home, in the company of family and friends.

This is the general information about life after arthroscopy. We recommend you to take your doctor’s advice for proper guidance. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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Types of Arthroscopy

We got the basic information about arthroscopy in the previous blog. Earlier arthroscopy is widely used for athletes as they face several injuries. But today, arthroscopy is used to treat non-athletes as well. Almost 80% of orthopaedic surgeons practice arthroscopy on their patients. They find arthroscopy valuable because it is generally easier than open surgery and recovers quickly. Here are some of the most common knee, shoulder and ankle problems that may benefit from arthroscopic surgery-

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Here are some of the most common problems that can be treated with arthroscopic shoulder surgery include:

  •       Restricted Motion (Impingement syndrome) from a bone spur called the acromion
  •       Ligament Tear
  •       Inflamed tissue above the shoulder joint
  •       Torn cartilage lining the shoulder joint (labrum), which leads to shoulder instability
  •       A labrum tear on the lower part of the shoulder joint
  •       A tear affecting the labrum and a ligament on the top of the shoulder joint
  •       Biceps tendon tears
  •       Inflammation in the lining of the joint
  •       Arthritis of the collarbone (clavicle)

The surgeon may bring the edges of a torn tendon together, then attach the tendon to the bone with sutures or metal or plastic rivets which depend on the injury. Surgery may also require inflamed tissue or cutting a ligament or cleaning out or removing the damage. Most patients go home the same day and take a few weeks to a few months to heal and recovery time varies according to patients. The patient may need to apply ice, take pain medication, and wear a sling while rehabilitating the shoulder. The orthopaedic surgeon may recommend physical therapy to help strengthen the shoulder joint and restore range of motion.

Knee Arthroscopy

It is one of the most common knee surgeries orthopaedists perform. Frequently seen arthroscopic repairs to the knee include:

  •       Fractures
  •       Torn anterior or posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL or PCL) 
  •       Dislocated of knee cap (patella)
  •       Torn meniscus (the cartilage between the bones in the knee)

Using arthroscopy, the surgeon will repair these issues with surgical techniques like suturing, repositioning bones, or inserting pins or rivets. Arthroscopy can be used to extract tissue or bone that may be impinging on your movement or causing pain and sometimes removal of tissue may also be necessary.

Ankle Arthroscopy

This surgery can be very effective in repairing and treating problems in the ankle. Frequently performed arthroscopic repairs to the ankle include:

  • Ankle fusion for end-stage arthritis
  • Fracture repair and proper bone and cartilage alignment after a break
  • Tightening of ligaments to treat ankle instability
  • Treatment of osteochondral defects (OCDs) caused by fractures or sprains

Depending on the ankle injury or problem, an orthopaedist may need to wash out the joint or shave away excess bone or remove tissue. Sometimes, ankle fractures may require a combination of arthroscopic and open surgery. Most patients go the same day and full recovery of the ankle joint may take a few weeks to a few months. If the injury cannot bear weight, a patient may need to use crutches while healing. Also, a brace or walking boot may be necessary in some cases. Doctors may recommend physical therapy.

This is the general information about Types of Arthroscopy. We recommend you to visit a doctor for proper guidance. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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What Is Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure doctor which is a subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery. It is used to look at, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. The doctor may recommend it if there is inflammation in a joint, have injured a joint, or have damaged a joint over time. One can have an arthroscopy on any joint but mostly it’s done on the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip, or wrist.

What happens during the Arthroscopy?

The doctor will perform arthroscopic surgery in an outpatient operating room or a hospital which allows the patient to go home the same day. The type of anesthesia depends on the joint and what your surgeon suspects are the problem. It can be general anesthesia where a patient will be asleep during surgery, or the doctor will give it through the spine. There is a possibility that they might also numb the area they are doing the surgery on.

The doctor will insert special tiny instruments through a small cut which is the size of a buttonhole. Also, they’ll use a tool called an arthroscope that has a camera lens and a light. By doing this, they are able to see inside the joint. They can see an image of the joint onto a screen that the camera projects.

Then they’ll look inside the joint, diagnose the problem, and decide what type of surgery is needed. If a patient does need surgery, the surgeon will insert special tools through other small incisions called portals. These portals are used to cut, shave, grasp, and anchor stitches into bone. If the surgeon decides a patient needs traditional open surgery to fix the problem, they may go for it. Afterward, they’ll remove the arthroscope and they’ll close the wound with special tape or stitches.

This is the basic information about Arthroscopy. We recommend you to visit a doctor for proper guidance. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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