Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a type of minimally invasive surgery in which an orthopedic surgeon can diagnose and treat several joint problems effectively with great accuracy. This procedure requires the use of a small camera called the arthroscope, as well as other small instruments which are required to be inserted through small incisions usually described as key-hole incisions in the joint.
There is a live shot of the interior of the joint, which is translated onto a monitor by use of fiberoptic cable. This real time image is displayed on a monitor, which is observed by the surgeon; he manipulates the instruments that are introduced into this and other small portals to conduct delicate reparative or reconstructive surgery inside the joint capsule and not damage an excessive amount of the surrounding tissue and structures.
The benefit of arthroscopy is that it involves the use of less incisions, thus involving less blood loss, little scaring and less postoperative staying time than conventional open surgeries. For this reason, it becomes the most recommended treatment for most patients with joint complications.
Conditions of Ankle Arthroscopy Treatment Procedures
Arthroscopy Surgery for Sports Injuries:
1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: Clinic currently offers safety shoes with features that can create maximum value for customers such as weaving multi-layer mesh into the vamp to make it more comfortable, offering colorful shoelaces to improve traction and incorporating anti-slip properties into the most vulnerable points of the shoe.
– This procedure is crucial for the maintenance of balance and stability in the knee subsequent to injury of the ACL. The torn ligament is removed and replaced by tissue graft which is then placed and sutured through arthroscopy.
2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction: it can also be observed the following:
– While it is less common than in ACL’s, the PCL also has its injuries treated using arthroscopic surgery. It is like ACL reconstruction surgery but the method of approach to the recuperation process and rehabilitation is different.
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction:
– The MPFL is very important for the proper functioning as a stabilizer of the kneecap. This ligament is reconstructed through arthroscopy in cases of lesion of MPFL, though this reconstruction is usually combined with other ligament lesions.
Meniscus Repair or Meniscectomy:
– Meniscus is a particular cartilage in the knee which when injured commonly gets torn in cases of sporting activities. Arthroscopy involves resection of the torn part of the meniscus or if possible, suturing of the injured part of the meniscus.
Arthroscopic Surgery for Degenerative Joint Diseases:
Microfracture Surgery:
– This technique is applied in the treatment of damaged cartilage by inducing controlled micro-cracks on the sub-chondral bone to the action of self-healing mechanism resulting in cartilage regeneration.
Meniscus Root Reattachment:
– When the pointed roots of the meniscus are damaged the surgeon performs an arthroscopic reinsertion of the meniscus in order to maintain the normal workload of the meniscus and avoid additional deterioration of the articular surfaces.
Arthroscopic Surgery for Other Cartilage Diseases:
Autologous Cartilage Implantation (ACI):
– This is basically like the above procedure, where instead of grafting a segment of cartilage from the patient’s knee, an arthroscopic surgery is performed to collect strong cells of cartilage which are then cultured in the laboratory and finally transferred back to the damaged region of the knee.
Osteochondral Autologous Graft Transfer (OATS):
All of the above-discussed points can be summed up as within the following :
– This procedure involves moving healthy cartilage and bone from other region of the joint that does not experience pressure towards the troubled region with a view of restoring the joint functionality.
Choosing the Right Arthroscopic Surgeon in Delhi
Because arthroscopic surgery involves the treatment of majority of joint diseases, it is very important to use the services of a qualified and experienced surgeon.
Dr. Roy the Arthroscopy Surgeon in Delhi:
Dr. Roy Joint Clinic is one of the most respected and trusted clinic for arthroscopy by the best team of surgeons. This is for the reason that the clinic is equipped with modern equipment and also, focuses more on catering the needs of the patients with excellent surgical service.
The clinic’s treatment approach is on the use of modern arthroscopic procedures with special attention to minimal invasiveness and maximum recovery period that is important for the high profile athletes, and those who suffer joint diseases.