Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy

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Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgeon in Ahmedabad

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive keyhole surgical procedure in which the orthopaedic surgeon inspects and treats the inside of a joint using a small camera (arthroscope) inserted through a tiny incision. It is the standard of care for many knee and shoulder problems meniscus tears, ligament injuries, rotator cuff tears, cartilage damage and joint clean-up. At Mitra Hospital in Ahmedabad, our arthroscopy surgeons perform knee and shoulder arthroscopy for a wide range of sports and non-sports conditions.

Conditions Treated with Arthroscopy

Knee Arthroscopy Meniscus tear (repair or trimming), ACL / PCL ligament reconstruction, MCL / LCL injury, cartilage damage, loose bodies, patellar realignment, synovitis and joint clean-up.

Shoulder Arthroscopy Rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair for shoulder instability, SLAP tear repair, biceps tendon problems, frozen shoulder release, subacromial decompression and calcific tendinitis.

Why Arthroscopy?

Small incisions usually less than 1 cm each
Less soft-tissue damage the surrounding muscle and skin are largely preserved
Less post-operative pain compared with open surgery
Shorter hospital stay many procedures are day-care
Faster return to daily activities and to sport
Better cosmetic result minimal scarring
Direct visualisation of the joint, allowing precise diagnosis and treatment

How Arthroscopic Surgery Works

Arthroscopic surgery is performed under regional or general anaesthesia. Your surgeon makes two to four small incisions around the joint. A pencil-thin arthroscope with a high-definition camera is inserted through one, and specialised instruments through the others. The joint interior is projected onto a monitor in real time, allowing your surgeon to diagnose the exact problem and treat it repair the meniscus, reconstruct a torn ligament, fix a rotator cuff tear or clear loose bodies all through those small openings.

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Is arthroscopy done under general anaesthesia?

Arthroscopy can be performed under general anaesthesia or regional anaesthesia (spinal or nerve block), depending on the joint being operated on and your medical condition. Your anaesthetist will discuss the best option for you before surgery.

How long is recovery after knee arthroscopy?

Recovery depends on what was done inside the knee. A simple meniscus trimming allows return to office work in 1–2 weeks and to sport in 4–6 weeks. Meniscus repair takes longer (return to sport around 3–4 months). ACL reconstruction typically needs 6–9 months of structured rehabilitation before return to full sport.

Is arthroscopy a day-care procedure?

Many arthroscopic procedures are performed as day-care surgery you come in the morning, have the procedure and go home the same day. More complex arthroscopic procedures like ACL reconstruction or rotator cuff repair may involve an overnight stay.

Can arthroscopy diagnose problems that MRI missed?

Arthroscopy allows direct visual inspection of the joint interior, which can occasionally identify subtle chondral (cartilage) damage, small loose bodies or synovial inflammation that MRI does not clearly show. It is both a diagnostic and treatment tool.

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