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Arthroscopy in Kolkata

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy in Kolkata

Orthopaedic surgeons use arthroscopy as a minimally invasive surgical technique to diagnose and treat issues inside joints. During arthroscopic surgery, the surgeon inserts a pencil-sized instrument with a small lens and lighting system through a small incision in the patient's skin to magnify and illuminate the interior of the joint. Fibre optics transmit light to the tip of the arthroscope, which is inserted into the joint. Instead of making a larger incision required for open surgery, the surgeon views the joint's interior through this small incision by connecting the arthroscope to a camera. The camera then displays the joint's image on a video monitor.

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Arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgical procedure, where orthopaedic surgeons use an arthroscope fitted with a camera and a bright light source to visualize, diagnose, and treat conditions of a joint. Book now!

FAQ's

Arthroscopy is used when illness and trauma can harm your tendons, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and bones. Your doctor will request imaging studies, usually X-rays, conduct a complete medical history, perform a physical examination, and diagnose disease. A further imaging investigation, such as a Computerised Tomography (CT) Scan or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), may also be required for some conditions. Your doctor will choose the best course of action for treating your disease after diagnosing it. circumstances: 

The following conditions are frequently treated with arthroscopic procedures: 

  • Inflammation, such as the condition known as synovitis, results in inflammation of the tissues around the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle joints.

  • Acute or long-term wounds may include torn rotator cuff tendon impingement in the shoulder, recurring shoulder dislocation, tears in the meniscal cartilage of the knee, chondromalacia, which is degeneration or damage to the knee's cartilage cushion, knee instability due to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in the wrist, and loose bodies of cartilage and/or bone in the wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, and shoulder.

Arthroscopy is typically carried out in a hospital operating room or outpatient surgical suite, even though it has a much shorter recovery time compared to open surgery. Specialised equipment and anaesthesia are required for the procedure. Depending on the joint being examined or the suspected issue, you may receive a general, spinal, or local anaesthetic. To insert the arthroscope, a small incision, similar in size to a buttonhole, is made. Additional incisions may be necessary to view other components of the joint or to insert other surgical instruments. Through these incisions, specialized devices are inserted into the joint to perform corrective procedures.

Initially, Arthroscopy was primarily used as a diagnostic tool to plan for open surgery. After the arthroscopic procedure, minor incisions are typically covered with dressings. You will then be moved to a recovery room. Many patients experience minimal or no pain and may require little to no pain medication after the procedure.
 

Complications during or after Arthroscopy are rare but can include infection, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), severe bleeding or swelling, damage to blood vessels or nerves, and instrument breakage. However, these complications occur in less than 1% of arthroscopy procedures. Despite these potential risks, arthroscopic surgery is frequently used to treat well-known athletes and is generally less invasive than open surgery, making it a popular choice. Most patients undergo arthroscopic surgery as outpatients and can return home a few hours after the procedure.

Recovery from arthroscopy typically involves several days for the small incisions to heal. Usually, by the morning after the surgery, the surgical dressing can be removed, and adhesive strips may be used to cover the healing incisions. Although the puncture wounds are small and post-operative pain is generally minimal, the joint may require several weeks to fully heal. To speed up your recovery and maintain joint function in the long term, a personalised exercise regimen and rehabilitation program may be recommended.
 

It is typical for people to experience some moderate discomfort during the healing process after surgery. Painkillers, whether prescription or over-the-counter, along with rest, can usually help alleviate mild pain and discomfort.
 

After knee Arthroscopy, only a few tiny stitches are needed. This can result in reduced pain and a decreased risk of infection. 
 

A local anaesthetic is used to numb the joint and its surrounding area while the patient is awake. A spinal anaesthetic, which numbs the area below the waist, can also be used for procedures like knee arthroscopy.
 

After an Arthroscopy, recovery might take anything from one week to many months. A knee arthroscopy typically requires a longer recovery period than a wrist arthroscopy; however, this can vary depending on a number of factors, including which joint was damaged.
 

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