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Arthroscopy is an advanced procedure widely used in orthopedic medicine to view the inside of the joints. This procedure is minimally invasive, taking place through a small incision. The arthroscopy procedure involves using an arthroscope – an instrument with a small lens and lighting system inserted through the incision to see the inside of the…
Knee arthroscopy is one of the safest orthopedic surgical procedures in practice today. It helps surgeons make an accurate diagnosis and to even perform certain types of small repairs to the knee joint, such as removing tiny shards of bone or smoothing out injured cartilage. Let’s talk about how arthroscopic surgery works, particularly on the…
Joint injuries and problems are common occurrences regardless of age. Traditionally, doctors used to cut through the large areas of your tissues to access the joint and make a diagnosis or offer treatment. However, the advances in surgery have led to the arthroscope – a narrow tube with a system of lenses, a small video…
Joint injuries are all too common, whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior. Sprains, strains, and dislocations can occur unexpectedly due to physical activity. Furthermore, accidents can happen even if you are not as active as athletes. If you are experiencing joint pain, your doctor may recommend arthroscopy to diagnose the cause or…
Surgery remains to be a useful technique for treating several joint problems, especially those that involve mechanical damage to the joints. However, traditional operations require large incisions that result in longer recovery time, significantly more pain for the patient, and other side effects. Advances in joint surgery have led to the arthroscope, a specialized device…
