Arthroscopic Surgery

If you’ve had joint surgery in the past few years, chances are that it was arthroscopic surgery, a less invasive and more cutting-edge advancement over previous types of surgery. Not only has it decreased the amount of damage done to the area of the joint, but it has also decreased the amount of recovery time required following the surgery. Arthroscopic surgery is truly a triumph of modern medicine.

Arthroscopy is a type of surgical procedure used specifically to repair damage found in joints. An incision is made through which a small endoscopic camera is inserted, allowing doctors to project an image of the inside of a joint onto a large monitor, greatly magnifying the area and letting the surgeons see a detailed image of what they’re doing. A second incision is made through which to insert the surgical tools. Irrigation fluid is pumped into the area in order to inflate the joint and allow more room for movement.

Arthroscopic surgery can be used on any joint in the body, and is primarily used to repair damage to shoulders and knees. Surgeons are able to investigate and repair cartilage damage, menisci, ACL tears, and more.

The procedure has gotten especially popular in the world of sports. Athletes are prone to damaging knees and other joints, and particularly benefit from the decreased recovery time afforded by arthroscopy. The procedure also decreases the amount of scar tissue caused as a result of the healing process, since the incisions are very small.

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Although arthroscopic surgery is common and technologically advanced, problems can still arise, such as edema. If you or someone you love has developed health problems as a result of arthroscopy, contact the Philadelphia malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130.