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Arthroscopy

An arthroscopy (ahrTHROSkuhpee) is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. The surgeon inserts a thin tube attached to a fibre optic video camera through a small incision about the size of a buttonhole. The view of the joints is sent to a high-resolution video monitor.

An arthroscopy allows the surgeon to see inside the joint without making a large incision. Surgeons can even repair some types of joint injuries during arthroscopy by inserting a pencil-thin surgical instrument through an additional small incision.

Diagnostic Arthroscopy

Diagnostic arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems with the knee joint and is another arthroscopy. During surgery, the surgeon makes a very small incision and inserts a small camera called an arthroscope into the knee. This allows you to see the inside of the joint on the screen.

The ability to perform diagnostic arthroscopy of the knee is an essential skill for orthopaedic surgeons.

Diagnostic arthroscopy is an important skill for diagnosing intra-articular disorders of the knee, including the pathology of the meniscus, synovium, ligaments, and articular cartilage.

ACL and PCL Reconstruction

It is very common for athletes to damage the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). These are the tissues that hold the knee together and help the knee move in different directions. If the ligaments in the knee are torn, surgery may be needed to repair the injury. We offer a range of ligament repair and reconstruction options, including:

The combination of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) lacerations is a rare orthopaedic injury. They are usually caused by fast or slow knee dislocations. The actual incidence is unknown, as knee dislocation may resolve spontaneously prior to initial evaluation. Both cruciate ligaments are usually torn and are often combined with a third ligament rupture (medial collateral ligament or lateral collateral ligament and/or posterolateral complex). Damage to associated neurovascular, meniscal, and osteochondral lesions is often present, complicating treatment.

Shoulder Replacement

Arthroscopic meniscal repair is an outpatient surgical procedure used to repair torn knee cartilage. The torn meniscus is repaired by a variety of minimally invasive techniques and requires postoperative protection to allow healing. Physical therapy helps restore the full function of the knee. This occurs on average, 45 months after surgery.
The purpose of meniscal surgery is to maintain healthy meniscal tissue. Meniscus tears require a blood supply to heal. Only the outer third of the meniscus has a blood supply to heal the tears. Repairs are usually limited to this area of the meniscus.

Possible benefits of arthroscopic meniscus repair

The meniscus is an important structure for knee power transmission and shock absorption. The knee receives up to five times the weight during activity. Half of its force passes through the meniscus if the knee is straight, and 85% of its force passes through the meniscus if the knee is bent 90 degrees. Loss of the meniscus increases pressure on the articular cartilage (sliding cartilage), causing degenerative changes. Successful meniscal repair protects the meniscal tissue and mitigates these changes.