ARTHOSCOPIC (KEY HOLE) SURGERY
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Arthoscopic (Key Hole) Surgery
These are minimally invasive surgeries done around the knee and shoulder joints for variety of reasons. The surgeon will use an arthroscope and other instruments to visualise the interior of your joints and perform a variety of procedures inside the knee like meniscal repairs, ACL / PCL reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs. You might be advised an arthroscopic surgery if you have any of the following common conditions:
ACL tear
Meniscal tears
Loose bodies in the joint
PCL tear
Rotator cuff tears
Recurrent shoulder dislocations
Labral tear
FAQs
Is this the same as laser surgery? -
Yes, commonly called “laser surgery” although no laser is used in this surgery. A camera and other instruments are used in this surgery.
2. What are the risks of the surgery? -
Infection and bleeding are the common risks of the surgery.
3. What are the benefits of the surgery? -
These surgeries decrease the rate of degradation of the joint and help in increasing the life of the joint. They also help in restoring the natural anatomy of the joint and improve the biomechanics and increase the stability of the joint.
4. What are the precautions needed to be taken after the surgery? -
Depending on the indication for the surgery was done the precautions vary. Some of the precautions usually include restricted weight bearing, reduced use of the joint for some period.
5. Will I need physiotherapy after the surgery? -
Yes, physiotherapy will be needed for an extended period varying from 3-6 months after surgery.
6. Will there be no incisions in the surgery? -
No, there will be some incisions (which are small) as the instruments need to be inserted into the joint through these incisions.
7. Which graft is best for ACL reconstruction? -
The bone-patellar tendon - bone graft is the best graft; however it has a lot of other problems associated with it. The most commonly used graft is the hamstring graft for ACL reconstruction.
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