Arthroscopy in Guntur

Arthroscopy

Arthroscope is a thin scope made from flexible fiberoptic which is used to diagnose and also treat issues encountered within the joints. This scope has light, a small camera as well as the tools required to perform the diagnosis and treatment at the end of the tube. Some of the treatments which can be performed using an arthroscope are debridement, cleaning or removal of torn cartilage, reconstruction of ligament, removal of joint lining. The thickness of the scope is as much as a drinking straw which makes the process extremely minimally invasive. The Arthroscopy treatment in Guntur is done by the best Arthroscopy doctors and surgeons at Narayana Hospitals which stands as one of the best Arthroscopy hospitals in Guntur.

Arthroscopy is a process which surgeons use to look, diagnose and treat problems within a joint. Any inflammation, damage or injury to the joint can call for an arthroscopic procedure. Commonly focused joints are knee, hip, ankle, wrist, elbow, shoulder. The incision during an arthroscopy might be just button sized.

Knee Arthroscopy maybe helpful in diagnosing problems like:

  • Continuous pains and stiffness.
  • Cartilage damage.
  • Fragments of one cartilage.
  • Drainage of fluids.

Benefits of knee arthroscopy:

  • Minimal tissue damage.
  • Shorter recovery time.
  • Fewer stitches.
  • Lesser risk of infection.

Hip Arthroscopy maybe helpful in diagnosing and resolving issues like:

  • FAI (Femoroacetabular impingement) : Extra bone growth on the femoral head.
  • Dysplasia: Stress caused by abnormally small hip socket.
  • Snapping hip syndrome: tendon rubbing against the joint may cause issues to the joint.
  • Synovitis: Inflammation around the joint.
  • Loose fragments: Bone or cartilage fragments which chip away and move freely around the joint.
  • Hip Joint infection.

Benefits of hip arthroscopy:

  • Minimal tissue damage
  • Shorter recovery time.
  • Reduction in use of pain medication.
  • Lesser scarring.

Shoulder Arthroscopy maybe helpful in diagnosing and resolving issues like:

  • Rotator cuff repair: Tendon is attached to the bone using sutures or small rivets (anchors).
  • Impingement syndrome: Cleaning of damaged or inflamed tissue.
  • Shoulder Instability.