Arthroscopy
is one of the first procedures you'll need from your orthopedic
surgeon. Essentially, it is a minimally invasive surgical procedure
necessary to diagnose problems in the musculoskeletal system. This is
accomplished by using a tube-like viewing instrument referred to as
the arthroscope.
In this procedure, small
incisions are made in the affected area from which pencil-sized
instruments are inserted to view the ligaments inside the joint.
Light is transmitted through fiber optics in the tube to magnify the
view, while the other end of the athroscope is attached to a video
monitor where the image data is transmitted for the doctor's
analysis.
Almost any orthopedic
patient can be a candidate for arthroscopy procedure, particularly
those with varying symptoms in the muscle or joints. The procedure
can detect tears in one's rotator cuffs in the shoulder joint or
meniscal tears in the knee, as well as reveal signs of carpal tunnel
syndrome and shoulder impingement.
You can recover from an
arthroscopy procedure in a matter of days and return to your normal
activities in no time at all. Ask your orthopedic professional on how
to change the dressing on your incision so that you can maintain it
and facilitate proper healing at home.
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