What is Knee/Shoulder Arthroscopy? Burbank CA
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to diagnose and treat certain conditions in the knee and shoulder with tiny incisions. During a knee or shoulder arthroscopy, the surgeon inserts a small camera into the knee or shoulder joint and can see inside of the joint through a video monitor. Using small surgical instruments, the surgeon can treat the damaged parts of the knee or shoulder through meticulous coordination via a few small incisions.
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy is a common procedure that is performed to diagnose and treat certain conditions in the knee joint. It is typically used to treat cartilage damage from trauma, arthritis, infection, or rheumatism. Arthroscopic surgery can also be used to correct osteoarthritis in the knee joint. During a knee arthroscopy, the surgeon inserts a small camera into the knee joint and can see inside of the joint through a video monitor. Using small surgical instruments, the surgeon can treat the damaged parts of the knee joint through meticulous coordination via a few small incisions. A common example of an arthroscopic procedure involves removing damaged pieces of cartilage out of the knee joint in order to restore normal function and pain relief. Knee arthroscopy can also be used to remove damaged pieces of cartilage from within certain joints like hips and shoulders. This type of surgery is called a hip arthroscopy or shoulder arthroscopy respectively.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder arthroscopy is another common procedure that is performed to diagnose and treat certain conditions in shoulder joints. It is typically used to remove torn ligaments or repair ligament damage caused by injury or arthritis. During shoulder surgery, doctors may also perform procedures that involve removing bone spurs from within certain joints like elbows or knees for example. This type of surgery is called an elbow or knee arthroscopy respectively.
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