Arthroscopy (Knee & Shoulder)

When you experience joint pain, stiffness, or instability, pinpointing the exact cause and treating it with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue is critical.

**Arthroscopy** is a highly advanced, minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. Instead of making a large, open incision, our surgeons make a tiny puncture (about the size of a buttonhole) and insert a specialized miniature camera called an arthroscope. The camera displays the inside of your joint on a high-definition monitor in the operating room.

Using these clear, magnified images, our orthopedic surgeons at Prakash Hospital can then insert tiny surgical instruments through a second small incision to repair torn cartilage, reconstruct ligaments, or remove inflamed tissue with pinpoint accuracy.

Before the Surgery: Because it is a day-care procedure, you will usually arrive at the hospital on the morning of your surgery and leave later that same day. You will receive regional anesthesia (numbing the joint area) or light general anesthesia.

During the Procedure: The surgeon inflates the joint with sterile fluid to expand the space and provide a clear view. The arthroscope is inserted, the damage is assessed on the monitor, and specialized tiny shavers, graspers, and suture anchors are used to perform the repair.

After the Surgery: The small incisions are closed with one or two stitches or sterile tape. Your joint is bandaged, and you will rest in recovery for a few hours before being discharged with crutches or a sling, depending on the joint operated on.