Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that provides your doctor with valuable visual information concerning problems inside your joint. The word arthroscopy stems from two Greek words that together mean, “to look within the joint.”

An arthroscope is a specialized instrument that has a small camera lens and lighting system at the end of a long, thin tube. The arthroscope is about the width of a pencil, which means your surgeon only needs to make a tiny incision to insert it.

Arthroscopy allows your surgeon to visually examine the inside of your joint, providing a clear diagnosis of any issues. Sometimes, they make multiple small incisions and use tiny surgical tools to treat injuries in your hip, knee, or shoulder.

If you’re suffering from knee pain that doesn’t improve with physical therapy and nonsurgical treatment, the team at Winchester Orthopaedic Associates may suggest knee arthroscopy.

This procedure can treat the following common knee issues:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
• Knee Pain from Tissue Damage
• Meniscus Injury
• Kneecap  Ailments

Shoulder pain, swelling, and stiffness can limit your movement and prevent you from completing daily activities. If you have a painful shoulder condition that doesn’t improve with rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications, the surgeons at Winchester Orthopaedic Associates may recommend shoulder arthroscopy.

Arthroscopy can help diagnose and treat the following shoulder conditions:

• Rotator Cuff Injury
• Torn Ligaments
• Labrum Tears
• Bone Spurs
• Inflamed Tissue or Loose Cartilage
• Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations

Hip arthroscopy may help relieve pain and restore a normal range of motion to injured or otherwise damaged hips. If you have hip pain and stiffness that doesn’t resolve with more conservative treatments like physical therapy, your surgeon may recommend a hip arthroscopy.

In addition to acute injuries, arthroscopy can help treat the following conditions associated with hip pain:

• Snapping Hip Syndrome
• Hip Dysplasia
• Loose Bone or Cartilage Fragments
• Infection in the Hip Joint
• Femoroacetabular Impingement

If you suffer from joint pain and want relief from the least invasive procedure possible, call or click to schedule an appointment with Winchester Orthopaedic Associates today.