Arthroscopy

By attaching a camera to a fibre optic cable which helps project the image onto a miniature TV screen, the doctor skillfully guides the scope to the desired location and operates with minimum invasion. Unlike an open surgery which may require major cuts and incisions, arthroscopy requires only a minor cut. Hence the name ‘keyhole’ surgery. The cartilages, ligaments, tendons are visible to exactly determine the extent of injury and quickly perform the repair. Sometimes along with X rays additional tests such as MRI and CT scans will also be required.

Arthroscopic surgeries are done for the following acute/chronic nature-

• Shoulder: Rotator cuffs, frequent shoulder dislocation – Bankart’s repair, impingement syndrome.
• Anterior cruciate ligament tear, Meniscal tear, Posterior cruciate ligament tear

The applications of this surgery are many and this revolutionary technique has made the dreaded word operation a much safer and simpler alternative. More and more patients all over the country are opting for arthroscopy for treating inevitable diseases such as Osteoarthritis and other old age/trauma related problems. An arthroscopy has simply given the boon of a new vision to a physician with minimum injury. This keyhole surgery holds the key to better living and a better Quality of life for patients all over the world, and all it takes for the patient is to approach us as early as possible to set things right.