Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a very common orthopedic procedure for the treatment of Knee injuries. It is efficient and effectively diagnosing and treatment of knee problems. An arthroscopy offers relief from constant knee pain, and it also improves mobility. The primary benefit of this procedure is maintaining an active and normal lifestyle with a higher level of comfort. Your doctor at Orthocare will only recommend Knee Arthroscopy if your condition does not get better or your body does not respond to nonsurgical treatment such as injections and medications to reduce inflammation, physical therapy, and rest. With knee arthroscopy, you can get relief from painful symptoms associated with a number of problems that damage the cartilage surfaces and the other soft tissues that surround the joint. Some of the common knee arthroscopic procedures are:

1. Reconstruction of a torn anterior cruciate ligament
2. Removal of inflamed synovial tissue
3. Removal or repair of a torn meniscus
4. Treatment of patella (kneecap) problems
5. Elimination of loose fragments of bone or cartilage
6. Treatment of knee sepsis (infection)
7. Trimming of damaged articular cartilage

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder conditions such as rotator cuff tears, subacromial impingement, osteoarthritis, frozen shoulders, acromioclavicular, shoulder instability, loose cartilage, SLAP lesions, subacromial tendon, chronic tendonitis, and partial tears of long biceps tendon need you to undergo shoulder arthroscopy. Doctors only recommend a shoulder arthroscopy when your body is not adequately responding to non-surgical treatment such as medications and physical therapy. In such cases, a shoulder arthroscopy is required for the most optimal outcome. Due to the small size of invasion, and instruments patients undergo less stiffness, less pain, shorter recovery time, and lesser rehabilitation requirements. If you are having trouble while moving your shoulder or performing simple tasks or your shoulder is dislocating again and again,

Ankle Arthroscopy

Shoulder conditions such as rotator cuff tears, subacromial impingement, osteoarthritis, frozen shoulders, acromioclavicular, shoulder instability, loose cartilage, SLAP lesions, subacromial tendon, chronic tendonitis, and partial tears of long biceps tendon need you to undergo shoulder arthroscopy. Doctors only recommend a shoulder arthroscopy when your body is not adequately responding to non-surgical treatment such as medications and physical therapy. In such cases, a shoulder arthroscopy is required for the most optimal outcome. Due to the small size of invasion, and instruments patients undergo less stiffness, less pain, shorter recovery time, and lesser rehabilitation requirements. If you are having trouble while moving your shoulder or performing simple tasks or your shoulder is dislocating again and again, then don’t wait and schedule an appointment with Orthocare’s orthopedic specialists and get the treatment that you need.

Elbow Arthroscopy

Elbow arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that involves a minimal invasion. This procedure is undertaken by doctors to evaluate and or treat certain elbow conditions. This process involves placing a tiny camera in the interior space of your elbow so that your elbow condition can be identified and treated accordingly. Some of the conditions that can be treated with elbow arthroscopy are elbow arthritis, elbow debridement for loose bodies, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Lateral Epicondylitis, elbow contractures, damaged lining surfaces, bone spurs, fractures, injuries, and elbow instability. Doctors only advise elbow arthroscopy when other nonsurgical methods have not proven to be of any good. This procedure is expected to reduce the pain, improve function and mobility in your elbow, it is also known to slow down the development of degenerative changes in the elbow and improve quality of life. Elbow Arthroscopy involves fast recovery, fast rehabilitation, and lower infection rates. If you are facing an elbow issue consult an Orthocare’s orthopedic expert and start your journey on the right path of treatment and corrective action.