Arthroscopy Surgery - Advanced Minimally Invasive Care at Dr. Sanjiv Guardian Hospital

Overview

Arthroscopy, also called key-hole joint surgery, is an advanced procedure used to look inside a joint using an arthroscope. An arthroscope is a thin telescope equipped with a high-intensity light source and a camera, designed to illuminate and magnify internal joint structures. Passed through a small skin incision, this minimally invasive technique allows our orthopedic specialists to diagnose and treat various joint damages with exceptional precision.

Unlike traditional open surgery, arthroscopy does not require the joint to be opened fully. Instead, only small incisions are made—one for the arthroscope and others for specialized surgical instruments. This significantly reduces recovery time, minimizes tissue trauma, limits scarring, and increases overall surgical success rates, making it an ideal solution for everyone, including professional athletes and active individuals.

Key Benefits of Arthroscopy

• Minimally Invasive: Small incisions mean significantly less trauma to the surrounding connective tissues.

• Faster Recovery: Reduced healing time allows patients to return to their daily routines and active lifestyles much quicker.

• Minimal Scarring: Smaller cuts result in minimal cosmetic scarring.

• High Precision: High-definition video monitors give surgeons a clear, magnified view to diagnose and repair torn tissues, ligaments, and menisci accurately.

Commonly Treated Joints

While arthroscopic examination is technically possible for almost every joint in the human body, the most frequently examined and treated joints include the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, foot, and hip.

Comprehensive Treatments Offered

Knee Procedures:

• Ligament Reconstruction: Advanced repairs and reconstruction for stability.

• Meniscus Surgery: Precision treatment for torn floating or surface cartilage.

• Cartilage Procedures: Specialized techniques including Chondroplasty and Mosaicplasty to restore smooth joint surfaces.

Shoulder Procedures:

• Recurrent Dislocation of Shoulder: Stabilization procedures to prevent future dislocations.

• Rotator Cuff Tears: Arthroscopic repair to restore full strength and shoulder mobility.

• Frozen Shoulder: Release procedures to alleviate severe stiffness and pain.

• Calcific Tendinitis: Removal of calcium deposits causing chronic shoulder discomfort.