Home   Contact Us Link Sites     Arthroscopy Anterior cruciate ligament Posterior cruciate ligament  Meniscus  Shoulder arthroscopy  Rotator Cuff Tears  Shoulder Dislocations/      Shoulder Instability  SLAP tear  Stiff Shoulder(Adhesive      capsulitis)           ARTHROSCOPY       Investigations       Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive or “keyhole” procedure that allows surgeons to see inside a joint with a fiberoptic telescope called an arthroscope which projects an image onto an external television screen. Arthroscopy has the advantage of not only being a diagnostic procedure but also allows operations to be carried out within the joint cavities.   How is arthroscopic surgery preformed?   During joint arthroscopy a camera is inserted into the joint through a small incision (about one centimeter). The arthroscopic surgery camera is attached to a fiber optic light source and shows a picture of the inside of the joint on a monitor. The surgeon uses water under pressure to "inflate" the joint allowing more maneuverability and to remove any debris. One or more other incisions are made to insert instruments that can treat the underlying problem.   What are the benefits of arthroscopic surgery than an open procedure?     Reduced stay in the hospital after the surgery. Another benefit of arthroscopic surgery is less pain because there is less compromise to the surrounding tissues.       What are the pathological conditions that can be commonly treated by arthroscopy?   Shoulder  - rotator cuff tendon tears, impingement syndrome, and recurrent dislocations(Bankart’s repair)   Knee     - meniscal tears, Loose body removal, chondromalacia patella, anterior cruciate ligament tears,                       Posterior cruciate ligament injuries, and collateral ligament injuries Wrist         - carpal tunnel syndrome Ankle         – Loose body removal     What type of anesthesia is used for these Arthroscopic procedures? Regional for knee and ankle surgeries: and general anaesthesia for shoulder surgeries.       What are the complications associated with arthroscopic procedures?   Although uncommon, the same complications as with any procedure do occur occasionally during or following arthroscopic surgery. Infections are the most common complication and these can be prevented with pre-operative and post-operative antibiotics and gentle exercises. Other complications can include: excessive bleeding, damage to blood vessels or nerves, and instrument breakage are the most common complications, but occur in far less than 1 percent of all arthroscopic procedures.                 Behind Taj Deccan, Near to Banjara Hills Road No. 1, Erramanzil Colony, Hyderabad – 500 004 Andhra Pradesh, INDIA. Phone : +91 - 40 - 2330 2996, 6646 2996. Fax : +91 - 40 - 2331 0696   E-Mail : raghuveer3@rediffmail.com     © 2009 SISA. All Rights Reserved. Home | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us - Rapid Infoway -