Guide To Arthroscopy-Part 2

Arthroscopy can be used to treated varied bone and joint problems.They include 1)Rotator Cuff procedure 2) Repair or resection of torn cartilage from knee 3) Reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in knee 3)Removal of inflamed lining(synovium ) in knee ,shoulder, ankle, wrist 4)Removal of loose bones or cartilage in the knee,shoulder joint or wrist.

The extent of the surgery required and recovery time will depend upon the complexity of the problem.Occasionally during arthroscope, the surgeon may discover that the injury or disease cannot be treated adequately with arthroscope alone.The extensive open surgery may be perfomed while you are still anesthetized,or at a later date after you have discussed the finding with your surgeon

Possible Complications of Arthroscopy

Infections and instruments breaking are the most common complications,but occur in less than 1% of all arthroscopic procedures.

Advantages of Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic surgery is easier on the patient than 'open surgery". Arthoscopic surgery means less incisions,less wound trauma,and leseer recovery time.Most patients have their arthroscopic surgery as outpatients and are home several hours after the surgery.

Recovery after Arthroscopy:The small punctured wounds take several days to heal.The operative dressing can usually be removed in the morning after surgery and adhesive strips can be applied to cover the small healing incisions.

However it generally takes several weeks for the joint to maximally recover.As specific activity and rehabilitation program may take several weeks for the Joint to recover.As specific activity and rehabilitation program may be suggested to speed up your recovery and protect future joint function

It is no unusual for patients to go bacl t work or resume daily activities within a few days.Athletes and others who are in goof physical activity may in some cases return to their athletic activities within a few weeks.

What happens to You during Arthroscopic Surgery

During surgery the anesthesiologist or the nurse may start an IV (intravaneous).You will receive either local or general anesthesia.

After your anesthesia takes effect,the doctor will make two or three tiny incisions in your knee .A solution is injected to distend the knee cavity, and the arthroscope and a small tube with a powerful light and lens is inserted.The doctor examines your knee joint to determine what is causing the problem.Often, the injury can be repaired at this time,using special surgical instruments.Following arthroscopy the instruments are removed,incisions closed and knee is bandaged.

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