Arthroscopy�is a�surgical procedure�in which a small camera (key hole camera) is used to examine�tissues inside the joint.

Arthroscopy helps repair knee problems, such as:

• Mild arthritis
• To repair or remove a damaged meniscus
• Repair anterior cruciate or posterior cruciate ligament
• Inflamed or damaged lining of the joint (synovium)
• For alignment of the kneecap
• To remove any broken or loose pieces of cartilage

For a�Knee Arthroscopic�surgery, a small camera, less than 1/4 inch in diameter, ia inserted into the knee joint through a small incision. The camera attached to a video monitor enables the�surgeon�uses to see inside the knee. Depending upon the�surgical procedure, a suitable anesthetic is given to numb the surgical site. The patient is awake though there will not be any sensation below the waist. A tourniquet is also used to lessen bleeding. Normal saline is pumped in under pressure to expand the joint and for clearer visibility.

After observing the inside of the knee the surgeon makes minor surgical incisions in desired locations to insert other instruments which include:

• A blunt hook to pull on various tissue
• A burr to remove bone
• A shaver to remove damaged or unwanted soft tissues

Any inflammation will be removed by using a heat probe. The saline is sucked out and fresh saline is pumped in, this helps remove the debris of the� procedure. The saline is completely drained at the end of the surgery and incisions are closed with sutures and suitable dressing. The patient is given a video of the procedure done to see what was performed

Risks are limited to allergic reactions to medications as general anesthesia is not used. The risks for surgery are that are those associated with any surgery which includes bleeding and possible infection. In rare cases damage to the cartilage or ligaments may occur. In certain cases the surgery will not give relief to any of the previous symptoms.

Since this is a minimally invasive procedure, the patient has less pain and complications with a minimal hospital stay.�post surgical recovery�is also faster.

This procedure is not effective for arthritis, but for a meniscal tear repair or removal of loose bodies, most patients can expect a full recovery.
Arthroscopic synovectomy�can be of great benefit to patients with rheumatoid arthritis.�Arthroscopic repair�of the meniscus or reconstruct ligaments in the knee is much more complicated, with a long recovery and results vary.
Crutches may be recommended for a brief period to reduce weight to the knee joint and to control pain. Suitable pain with medications may be advised by the surgeon.

Recovery will be anywhere between a few weeks to months depending on the procedure.

The other Orthopedic Procedures are:

• Achilles Tendon Repair
  
• Hip Replacement
  
• Knee Joint Replacement
  
• Disc Hernia
• Elbow Replacement�� etc

Few Major Hospitals for Knee Arthroscopy are:

• Knee Surgery India
  
• Wockhardt Hospitals
  
• Apollo Hospitals
  
• Max Healthcare
  
• Piyavate Hospital�
  
• Florence Nightingale Hospital�
  

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