Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which the inside of the joint is visualized and diseases are diagnosed and treated. It comes from two Greek words; “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look into).

Picture Arthroscopy tower

In arthroscopic examination of the joint, the orthopedist views the inside of the joint through small wounds with pen-like instruments. Structures such as cartilage and ligaments within the joint can be visualized larger on the screen. Thus, pathological structures can be recognized more easily and accurately. In addition, necessary treatments can be performed through small incisions.

Arthroscopy is now routinely performed in many large joints such as the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow and hip joints.

Why is Arthroscopy Necessary?

Nowadays, many joint diseases can be diagnosed using MRI. In this regard, arthroscopy is often used in treatments where surgical procedures can be performed through smaller incisions. This allows patients to experience a more comfortable and faster recovery period. Nevertheless, arthroscopy is still used for diagnostic purposes in some cartilage pathologies.

Today, there are many surgical treatments performed with the help of arthroscopy. Commonly performed treatments include:

Knee Joint

Treatment of meniscus tears

Cruciate ligament injuries

Cartilage pathologies

Hip Joint

Femoroacetabular impingement

Labral tears

Iliopsoas pathologies

Gluteus medius tears

Shoulder Joint

Subacromial impingement

Rotator cuff tears

Bankart lesions

Biceps pathologies

Ankle Joint

Osteochondral lesions of the talus

Synovial diseases