What is Arthroscopic Surgery?
Arthroscopy is a combo of two Greek-derived words, i.e., Arthro(Joint)+ scopy( to look), which translates into ” to look inside the joint.” Arthroscopy is the process to view, analyze and treat joint conditions.
Arthroscopic surgeries are extreme joint surgeries that are more accurate and take lower recovery time. The surgeries are accomplished with an arthroscope (small telescope) that enables the surgeon to look inside the joint, monitor, and perform professional surgery to rgain joint functions. In fact, according to our expert arthroscopy surgeon in Pune, except for joint replacement and major intra-articular fractures, arthroscopy can be performed to solve major hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist joint problems.
Dr. Ankur Kumar is one of the best Arthroscopic Surgeon in PCMC, Pune. He performed all types of arthroscopic surgeries in Pune.
What is the role of Arthroscope in Arthroscopic Surgery?
The Arthroscope (endoscope) is inserted into the joint through a small incision to see the joint apparently. The pictures captured by the arthroscope are sent on a synced screen enabling the surgeon to monitor and insert surgical instruments accurately without hurting adjacent muscles or tissues.
- Capturing detailed internal joint impressions
- Gauging precision to insert tools
- Guiding surgeons to conduct skilled surgery
Benefits of Arthroscopic surgeries:
Some of the well-known benefits of our arthroscopic surgeries in Pune are:
- Surgery through a key-hole incision, therefore lesser tissue, and skin damage.
- Lesser blood-loss
- Faster recovery
- Quicker restoration of joint function
- Lesser complication risks
- Lesser post-operative pain
Types of Arthroscopic Surgery:
Arthroscopic surgery can be done on various joints, including the ankle, hip, knee, elbow, shoulder, and wrist joints. Here, we will explore four major arthroscopic joint procedures and explain when they are advised.
- Knee-Arthroscopy: Knee-arthroscopy is a procedure to analyze and treat a range of knee disorders. The camera delivers internal images of the knee joint on the monitor, which guides the surgeon to do surgery with miniature surgical instruments.
- Anatomy of Knee: The Knee-joint is the biggest joint that includes three components: Femur( thighbone), tibia( shinbone), and patella( knee-cap). Apart from injury to the major parts, some other damage such as meniscus, cartilage, and tissue rupture may narrow knee mobility and lead to severe knee pain, requiring surgical intervention.
When is Knee Arthroscopy Recommended?
It is highly recommended by the arthroscopic surgeon in Pune for the following cases:
- Removal, repair, or reconstruction of the worn meniscus
- Removal and replacement of inflamed synovial tissue
- Articular cartilage trimming
- Trimming and removal of loose cartilage or bone overgrowth
- Treatment of worn patella
- Treatment of Knee sepsis (infection)
Shoulder Arthroscopy:
Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgery that strives to correct shoulder-joint problems using an arthroscope, a tiny camera to inspect or repair the injured shoulder joint bones or tissues.
Anatomy of Shoulder: The shoulder is made of three bones: upper arm bone( humerus), shoulder bone( scapula), and collar bone (clavicle). The combination of these three bones forms the ball-socket shoulder joint that is prone to damage, needing shoulder arthroscopy for repair.
In the process, the arthroscope is first inserted through a small cut (incision) in your skin to figure out the infected tissue(cartilage, ligaments, bones, tendons). Then a colored sterile liquid is injected to show the shoulder defects on the screen. Therefore, presessional instruments are inserted through two to three keyhole slits to repair the damage. Finally, the shoulder is checked for motion, and the incision is irrigated and completed.
When is Shoulder Arthroscopy Recommended?
Shoulder arthroscopy is recommended in the following cases:
- Rotator cuff repair– The tendons are carried together, repaired, and attached to the bone with sutures.
- Impingement syndrome– The inflamed tissues are extracted from the shoulder joint surface. Next, a ligament called the coracoacromial ligament is cut off. Ultimately, an undersurface bone called an acromion-causing bone spur, or impingement syndrome is trimmed and fixed for easing shoulder-joint movement.
- Shoulder instability (Bankart’s Repair)– Typically, the worn labrum (tough fibrous cartilage covering the rim of the joint socket) causing shoulder instability is repaired through arthroscopy.
Hip-Joint Arthroscopy:
Hip arthroscopy allows surgeons to see-through hip joints via a small incision, contrary to a big incision required in open surgery. In addition, it allows doctors to operate on the infected part, treating hip issues directly.
When is Hip-joint Arthroscopy Recommended?
The hip joint arthroscopy can treat extreme hip pain and restore hip mobility. Therefore, the orthopedic surgeons recommend hip-joint arthroscopy in Pune in the following cases:
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) – is a disorder of excess bone growth in the femoral head or acetabulum, leading to a contraction in movement.
- Dysplasia – a condition of the abnormally shallow hip socket, stressing the labrum and making it susceptible to wear.
- Tendon rub on bony structures and therefore suffering tendon-tear.
- Synovitis– inflamed synovium membrane.
- Loose cartilage and ligament– risking joint motion.
- Hip joint infection
Ankle Arthroscopy:
The ankle is the last major joint in the body that carries the entire body’s weight. In many instances, sports, arthritis, accidents, and muscular or bone infection may cause wearing of ankle joint, which ankle arthroscopy desires to correct.
When Is It Recommended?
- Ankle arthroscopy is recommended for the following cases:
- Ankle fusion for treating ankle arthritis
- Ankle fractures
- Ankle Instability
- Anterior ankle impingement
- Arthrofibrosis
- Infection
- Loose bodies
- Osteochondral defect (OCD)
- Posterior ankle impingement
- Synovitis
- Unexplained ankle symptoms
Recovery:
Our arthroscopy surgeon in Pune will assist you with the correct steps for rapid healing and quicker recovery and anticipate you to follow them religiously.
- Take medications timely.
- If you witness unusual symptoms, such as puss, drainage, excess-swelling, and continuous pain in the surgical site, then consult an arthroscopic surgeon immediately for the same.
- Visit for follow-up checkups without fail.
- Exercise surgical joints as instructed.
Why Choose Dr. Ankur Kumar For Arthroscopy Surgery In Pune?
Dr. Ankur Kumar is one of the well-known orthopedic surgeons in Pune, serving as an orthopedic doctor for more than 10 years, and has acquired relative knowledge, qualifications, and skills for doing a range of orthopedic-open or arthroscopic surgeries in Pune. Care 4 You Hospital, owned and headed by our venerated Dr. Ankur Kumar, is highly equipped with state-of-art facilities to offer our patients the best orthopedic treatments.
