Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat joint problems. A small camera (arthroscope) is inserted into the joint, allowing the surgeon to examine, repair, or remove damaged tissues with minimal incisions. It is commonly used in the knee, shoulder, ankle, and wrist.
Knee Arthroscopy
Why it is performed:
Knee arthroscopy is indicated for conditions such as:
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Meniscus tears
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Anterior or posterior cruciate ligament (ACL/PCL) injuries
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Cartilage damage
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Loose bodies within the joint
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Synovitis (inflamed joint lining)
Types of Procedures:
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Meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy
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Ligament reconstruction (especially ACL/PCL)
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Cartilage repair procedures (microfracture, mosaicplasty)
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Removal of loose bodies
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Synovectomy (removal of inflamed synovial tissue)
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Why it is performed:
Shoulder arthroscopy is indicated for conditions such as:
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Rotator cuff tears
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Recurrent shoulder dislocations
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Shoulder impingement syndrome
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Labral tears
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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Types of Procedures:
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Rotator cuff repair
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Bankart repair (for shoulder instability/dislocations)
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Subacromial decompression (for impingement syndrome)
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Labrum repair
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Capsular release (for frozen shoulder)
Ankle Arthroscopy
Why it is performed:
Ankle arthroscopy is indicated for conditions such as:
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Impingement syndrome
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Post-ligament injury joint problems
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Osteochondral lesions
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Loose bodies within the joint
Types of Procedures:
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Anterior or posterior impingement release
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Osteochondral lesion debridement or repair
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Removal of loose fragments
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Synovectomy (removal of inflamed tissue)
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Supportive procedures for ligament surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Why it is performed:
Elbow arthroscopy is indicated for conditions such as:
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Restricted range of motion in the elbow
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Loose bodies within the joint
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Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
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Synovitis (inflamed joint lining)
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Recurrent elbow dislocations
Types of Procedures:
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Removal of loose bodies
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Joint release (to restore motion)
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Synovectomy (removal of inflamed tissue)
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Ligament repair or debridement
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Cartilage surface smoothing or repair
Hand and Wrist Arthroscopy
Why it is performed:
Hand and wrist arthroscopy is indicated for conditions such as:
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TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex) tears
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Wrist instability
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Post-fracture intra-articular problems
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Ganglion cysts
Types of Procedures:
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TFCC repair or debridement
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Carpal bone realignment or instability correction
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Ganglion cyst excision
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Synovectomy (removal of inflamed joint lining)
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Cartilage lesion treatment