Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. It involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera (called an Arthroscope) through small incisions around the joint. Surgeons can see the inside of the joint in real-time and use specialized instruments to repair or remove damaged tissue.

It is a surgical technique that allows doctors to diagnose and treat joint problems using a small camera (arthroscope) inserted through tiny incisions. It’s less invasive than traditional open surgery, which means faster recovery, less pain, and smaller scars.

Commonly Treated Joints

• • Knee – Meniscus tears, ACL repair, cartilage damage
  • Shoulder – Rotator cuff tears, impingement, labral tears
  • Hip – Labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
  • Wrist/Elbow/Ankle – Less common but used for ligament repairs or synovitis

Key Features of Arthroscopy

• • Small Incisions – Typically 2–3 incisions less than 1 cm
  • Real-Time Imaging – Camera sends live video to a monitor
  • Minimally Invasive – Less tissue damage compared to open surgery

Benefits

• • Shorter recovery time
  • Less postoperative pain
  • Reduced risk of infection
• Arthroscopy is a high-precision tool for joint repair and diagnosis, offering a safer and faster alternative to open surgery in many cases.
  • Minimal scarring
  • Often done as outpatient surgery