Arthroscope

Arthroscope

What is an Arthroscope?

Arthroscopy, which is used in the diagnosis and treatment of problems in joints such as the knee, hand or ankle, shoulder, elbow, hip and hand, allows the joints to be examined more closely and more clearly with a small camera system. With the arthroscopy method, which is a minimally invasive procedure, all surgical interventions are performed through small holes without the need for large incisions in the joints. Small incisions provide the patient with advantages such as faster recovery, less pain, minimal blood loss and small scarring.

After the arthroscopy procedure, which can be applied to the knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, wrist, elbow and even finger joints, patients can return to their work and social lives in a short time. Physical therapy support, which will be taken according to the recommendation of the specialist physician after surgery, contributes to the rapid recovery and strengthening of the patient.

What is Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy, which means imaging any joint in the body through a camera, is a surgical operation performed to diagnose and treat structural problems that cause pain, imbalance or other dysfunctions in the joints. An instrument called an arthroscope is used to perform the arthroscopy procedure. You should know that this tool is a small fiber optic camera attached to a narrow tube. Arthroscopy, which is an instrument that can take live images of the inside of the joint, can help diagnose the problem in the treated joint as well as guide the surgical repair of this problem. Arthroscopy application areas Arthroscopy is applied to treat any injury within the joint. With the arthroscopy method used in joint, tendon and ligament problems;

Such as knee pain, imbalance and other injuries including anterior cruciate ligament tears and meniscal tears, torn ligaments, cartilage and tendons, elbow and hip joint tears, rotator cuff tears, dislocated shoulder, frozen shoulder and shoulder impingement, foot and ankle arthritis, carpal It is evaluated in wrist pain including tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts and wrist arthritis.

About how to apply arthroscopy Although each procedure changes according to the place where the operation will be performed, the process generally continues in the same way. Arthroscopy is a surgical operation performed under general, local or spinal anesthesia. In this surgery, a small incision is made on the patient’s skin and processed. The arthroscope is inserted through the opened incision.

Other incisions may be made to accommodate other small gripping, probing or cutting tools. In surgery, light is provided through the fiber optic at the end of the arthroscope. Thus, information about the interior of the surgical site is displayed on a screen. Corrective surgery can be performed after diagnosis.

Afterwards, the arthroscope and surgical instruments are removed from the body and the incisions are evaluated with sutures and bandages. Advantages of arthroscopy In fact, the most important advantage of arthroscopy is that without making large incisions in the joint, it is possible to evaluate the entire joint by entering into the joint from small wishes of half a centimeter and to perform all surgical interventions within the joint. You should not forget that the incisions are small, ensuring that the patient’s cosmetic appearance is not deteriorated and that the healing process takes place faster.

You should know that compared to open surgery, arthroscopy gives advantages such as faster healing, less pain and minimal blood loss and minimal scarring. You should know that arthroscopy is the name of a small tube placed in the body. A lens system contains a small video camera and a light for viewing. The camera is connected to a monitoring system that allows the surgeon to see inside while performing the surgery. The arthroscope is often used with other instruments inserted through another incision. These tools are evaluated for gripping, cutting and probing.

What are the types of arthroscopy?

With arthroscopy treatment, it can be applied to the knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, wrist, elbow and even finger joints. After a knee arthroscopy, the patient’s walking changes depending on the procedure. After arthroscopy, it often allows the patient to walk with crutches in the early period. healing process After arthroscopy, most patients show faster results than an open surgery that requires large incisions. Orthopedic and traumatology surgeons consider arthroscopy to see inside joints without having to make large incisions.

Types of arthroscopy are: Elbow arthroscopy Foot and ankle arthroscopy Hand and wrist arthroscopy hip arthroscopy knee arthroscopy It is listed as shoulder arthroscopy.

Depending on the procedure, patients can start working life within a few days. However, full recovery may take several weeks depending on the procedure. Athletes and people in good physical condition can return to athletic activities within a few weeks under the supervision of their physician. However, the specialist may recommend physical therapy and rehabilitation after surgery. Physical therapy support helps speed up the patient’s recovery, strengthen muscles and prevent future injuries.