Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope, an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. It is commonly used for knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists, ankles, feet, and hips. This procedure allows doctors to view the joint without making a large incision, which can lead to shorter recovery times and less post-operative pain compared to traditional open surgery.

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to view the knee joint without making a large incision (cut) through the skin and other soft tissues. Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat a wide range of knee problems.

During knee arthroscopy, a surgeon makes a very small incision and inserts a tiny camera—called an arthroscope—into your knee. This allows them to view the inside of the joint on a screen. The surgeon can then investigate a problem with the knee and, if necessary, correct the issue using small instruments within the arthroscope.

Arthroscopy diagnoses several knee problems, such as a torn meniscus or a misaligned patella. It can also be used to repair the ligaments of the joint. There are limited risks to the procedure and the outlook is good for most patients. Your recovery time and prognosis will depend on the severity of the knee problem and the complexity of the required procedure.

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Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that uses a tiny camera called an arthroscope to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. The arthroscope is inserted through a small incision in the skin. This procedure is less invasive than traditional open surgery, which means less pain and quicker recovery for most patients.

Shoulder arthroscopy can be used to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including rotator cuff tears, impingement syndrome, recurrent dislocations, and other types of shoulder instability or damage. It can also be used to remove loose fragments of bone or cartilage, or inflamed tissue that can occur with age, overuse, or injury.

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Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera, called an arthroscope, to diagnose and treat conditions in the elbow joint. The arthroscope is inserted into the elbow through a small incision, allowing the surgeon to view the joint on a screen and perform procedures using small surgical tools.

Elbow arthroscopy can be used to treat several conditions, including tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis), loose bodies (small pieces of bone or cartilage that have broken off and are floating in the joint), elbow arthritis, elbow contracture (limited range of motion), and certain fractures.

As with other types of arthroscopy, the benefits of elbow arthroscopy include smaller incisions, less tissue damage, less pain post-operatively, and often a faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

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Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera, known as an arthroscope, to inspect, diagnose, and treat conditions and injuries within the ankle joint. The arthroscope is inserted through a small incision, which allows the surgeon to view the joint on a screen and perform procedures using small surgical instruments.

Ankle arthroscopy can be used to treat several conditions, including ankle arthritis, ankle impingement (painful pinching of soft tissues), ankle instability, fractures, scar tissue removal, and removal of loose bodies (small fragments of bone or cartilage that have broken off and are floating in the joint).

The advantages of ankle arthroscopy over traditional open surgery include smaller incisions, less tissue damage, less post-operative pain, and often a quicker recovery time.

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Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera, known as an arthroscope, to examine, diagnose, and treat conditions within the hip joint. The arthroscope is inserted into the hip through a small incision, which allows the surgeon to view the joint on a screen and perform procedures using small surgical instruments.

Hip arthroscopy can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including labral tears (tears in the ring of cartilage surrounding the hip socket), hip impingement (a condition where the bones of the hip joint rub together and cause damage), loose bodies in the joint, hip dysplasia, snapping hip syndromes, synovitis (inflammation of the joint lining), and certain types of hip pain or hip injury.

The benefits of hip arthroscopy over traditional open surgery include smaller incisions, less tissue damage, less post-operative pain, and often a quicker recovery time.

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Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera, known as an arthroscope, to examine, diagnose, and treat conditions within the wrist joint. The arthroscope is inserted into the wrist through a small incision, enabling the surgeon to view the joint on a screen and perform procedures using small surgical instruments.

Wrist arthroscopy can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including wrist fractures, ligament tears, chronic wrist pain, ganglion cysts, and carpal tunnel syndrome. It can also be used to remove loose bodies (small fragments of bone or cartilage) from the joint.

The benefits of wrist arthroscopy over traditional open surgery include smaller incisions, less tissue damage, less post-operative pain, and often a quicker recovery time.

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