This is a very small laparoscopic surgery through the bone joint. This method results in eliminating the need to dissect a significant part around the joint. Therefore, the incision is very small.
Pros of Arthroscopic Surgery
Since an arthroscopic camera can now assist the surgeon in the diagnosis to see the condition of the injury or problems that occur within the joints elaborately and precisely. Therefore, the treatment is very effective and can be treated through a camera in a single step. This will reduce pain after surgery and recovery at the hospital and physical therapy can be faster performed. Consequently, the patient’s joint would heal faster.
Pros of Orthopedic and Arthroscopic Surgery
- Small incision
- Slight inflammation
- Reduced surgical complications
- Reduced recovery at the hospital
- Faster recovery
Joints and symptoms included for examination and treatment by arthroscopic surgery
Knee joint
Knee joint includes the conditions of torn tendons and meniscus and chronic joint pain from osteoarthritis along with pain and swelling. The purpose of the treatment is to reduce and relieve pain, enhance the use of the knee joint, reduce the tearing of cartilage, and prolong the duration of surgery. Joint replacement surgery is to reduce inflammation and water buildup in the knee joint.
Shoulder joint
Shoulder joint includes tendon tear, dislocated shoulder, and frozen shoulder joint.
Wrist joint
Wrist joint includes carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic numbness pain, and wrist disc injury.
Ankle joint
Ankle joint includes cartilage injuries and the presence of adhesions.
Elbow joint
Elbow joint includes cartilage injuries in the joint.
How long does it take to stay in the hospital for arthroscopic surgery?
Patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery in the absence of congenital disease and other complications take only 1-2 days to stay in the hospital.
What is the size of the incision from arthroscopic surgery?
The incision from arthroscopic surgery is only 4-5 millimeters in size. Within the first 2-3 days after the surgery, the patient will feel pain from the surgical incision but can move that joint immediately.
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