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What is Arthroscopy ? |
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Endoscopic surgery
of joints is known as Arthroscopy. A telescope is
inserted in the joint and the joint structures are
visualised. The problem is identified and sorted out
without cutting open the joint. |
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What are the
indications for Arthroscopy ? |
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Injuries to the
joint and early arthritic conditions are the main
indications for arthroscopic surgery. |
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What surgical
procedures can be done arthroscopically ? |
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Torn cartilages can
be smoothened, excised or repaired, ligaments
reconstructed, joint surfaces smoothened, loose bodies
removed, joint swellings removed and biopsied and
fractures fixed. |
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What is the
Anesthesia used for Arthroscopy ? |
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Arthroscopies can
be performed under general, local or regional
anesthesia. The speciality of Kneecure.com is
arthroscopy under local anesthesia. Local anesthesia
with added sedation can make arthroscopy a safe
procedure. |
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What is the technique
of performing Arthroscopy ? |
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After
anesthesia is administered, a telescope is inserted in
the joint. The joint is inflated with saline and
illuminated with cold light. The joint structures are
picked up by a sophisticated camera and seen on a TV
monitor. The problem is first identified and then
tackled with micro surgical instruments. |
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What is the
postoperative advice ? |
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The Patient is
allowed to move the knee immediately and exercises are
instituted. Walking is permitted on the same day in most
of the cases. |
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What are the
advantages of Arthroscopy? |
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The procedure is
minor as far as the patient is concerned. Admission to
hospital is not needed and the patient can be sent home
in a few hours after the procedure. Sportsmen can return
to sporting activity very soon. There are very few
complications recorded after arthroscopy. |
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What are the possible
complications of Arthroscopy ? |
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Infection is a
possible complication after any surgery, complications
related to anesthesia could also result. With attention
to detail and proper patient evaluation these can be
minimised or even eliminated. |