Arthroscopic
surgery is the art
of inserting an
actual telescope
into the body's
joints with minimal
pain and minimal
discomfort to the
patient.
Arthroscopic surgery
has been performed
since the 1970's in
an out-patient
ambulatory setting,
using local
anesthesia along
with a very mild
anesthetic.
Arthroscopic surgery
is designed to
evaluate, as well as
treat disorders of
the knee, shoulder,
ankle, elbow, and
wrist. Surgeons are
able to look inside
a joint and
diagnose, as well as
remove or repair any
damaged area within
that joint.
Arthroscopic
surgery advancements
have allowed
surgeons to perform
ligament
reconstructions,
meniscus or shock
absorber repairs
within the knee, as
well as shoulder
procedures. These
shoulder procedures
include
stabilization,
rotator cuff
repairs, as well as
the correction of
problems with the
smooth or the
articular (smooth)
cartilage within the
body.
