Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy

Shoulder and knee arthroscopy are minimally invasive surgical procedures used to diagnose and treat various conditions affecting these joints. Both procedures involve using a small camera called an arthroscope, which is inserted through small incisions, allowing the surgeon to visualize and work inside the joint.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is commonly performed to diagnose and treat a range of shoulder problems, including:

Shoulder instability: It helps identify and repair damaged or torn ligaments, such as in cases of recurrent shoulder dislocations.
Rotator cuff tears: Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to assess the extent of the tear and repair it using sutures or anchors.
Shoulder impingement: Arthroscopic surgery can be used to remove impinging bone or tissue that is causing pain and limited movement.
Shoulder instability: It helps identify and repair damaged or torn ligaments, such as in cases of recurrent shoulder dislocations.
Shoulder labral tears: Arthroscopy allows for the repair or debridement (removal of damaged tissue) of tears in the labrum, the cartilage rim that surrounds the shoulder socket.
Biceps tendon disorders: Arthroscopic procedures can be used to address conditions such as biceps tendonitis, tenosynovitis, or biceps tendon tears.

Knee Arthroscopy

Knee arthroscopy is commonly performed to diagnose and treat various knee conditions, including:

Meniscus tears: Arthroscopy allows for the trimming or repair of torn meniscus cartilage in the knee.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears: The arthroscope helps assess the extent of the tear and allows for reconstruction of the torn ACL using grafts.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament tear (PCL Reconstruction)
Patellar (kneecap) problems: Arthroscopy can be used to treat conditions like patellar instability, chondromalacia (cartilage damage), or plica syndrome (inflamed synovial tissue).
Synovitis: Inflamed synovial tissue in the knee joint can be addressed through arthroscopic removal or debridement.
Cartilage damage
Loose bodies: Arthroscopy allows for the removal of loose fragments of bone or cartilage that may be causing pain or interference in knee movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions can be treated with shoulder arthroscopy?

Shoulder arthroscopy can be used to diagnose and treat conditions such as shoulder instability and shoulder pain associated with rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, labral tears, biceps tendon disorders, and synovitis, among others.

What are the advantages of shoulder arthroscopy?

The benefits of shoulder arthroscopy include smaller incisions, reduced pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and lower risk of complications compared to open surgery.

What conditions can be treated with knee arthroscopy?

Knee arthroscopy is commonly used for conditions such as meniscus tears, ACL tears, removal of loose bodies, synovitis, and chondral defects (cartilage damage), among others.

Is arthroscopy painful?

Arthroscopy is typically performed under anesthesia, so you won't feel pain during the procedure. However, some discomfort or soreness may be experienced after the surgery, which can be managed with pain medications prescribed by our specialists.

Need Experts Advice?

If you are experiencing persistent shoulder pain, limited mobility, or other shoulder joint-related symptoms, it is important to consult with us to evaluate your condition and determine if shoulder replacement surgery may be a suitable treatment option for you.