Arthroscopy : Complete guide with Risk, Complication, Cost, Doctor, Hospital and Recovery Time

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Arthroscopy
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About Arthroscopy

• Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopedic
  surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat
  problems inside a joint.
• Arthroscopy is most commonly used on the knees,
  ankles, shoulders, elbows, wrists and hips.
• Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to see inside your
  joint without making a large incision.

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For what Arthroscopy is used?

• Arthroscopy can be helpful in the diagnosis and
  treatment of many non inflammatory, inflammatory,
  and infectious types of arthritis as well as
  various injuries within the joint.
• The technique of arthroscopy involves inserting
  the arthroscope, a small tube that contains
  optical fibers and lenses, through tiny incisions
  in the skin into the joint to be examined.
• An arthroscopy can be used to assess the level of
  joint damage resulting from an injury, such as
  a sports injury, or from underlying conditions
  that can cause joint damage, such
  as osteoarthritis.

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Symptoms

• What is the Cost of arthroscopy?
• Arthroscopy will cost Approx 1 lac.
• Which doctor to be consult in case of
  arthroscopy?
• Orthopedic Surgeon

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Treatment

• FAQ's
• 1. What is done in preparation for arthroscopy?
• Arthroscopy is essentially a procedure during
  which no blood loss is expected and generally has
  few complications. The underlying health of the
  patient is considered when determining who is a
  candidate for arthroscopy. Most importantly, the
  patient should be able tolerate the anesthetic
  that is used during the procedure. A
  person's heart, kidney, liver, and lung function
  should be adequate.
• If there are existing problems such as heart
  failure or emphysema, these should be optimized
  as possible prior to Arthroscopy. Patients who
  are on anticoagulants (blood thinners) should
  have these medications carefully adjusted prior
  to surgery. Other medical problems should also be
  controlled prior to surgery, such
  as diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Any sign of ongoing infection in the body usually
  postpones arthroscopy, unless it is being done
  for possible infection of the joint in question.

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• 2. How is arthroscopy performed?
• Arthroscopy is most often performed as an
  outpatient procedure. The patient will check into
  the facility where the procedure is being
  performed and an intravenous line (IV)
  established in order to administer fluids and
  medication for anesthesia. The type of anesthesia
  used varies depending on the joint being examined
  and the medical health of the patient.
• Arthroscopy can be performed under a general
  anesthetic, a spinal or epidural anesthetic, a
  regional block (where only the extremity being
  examined is numbed), or even a local anesthetic.
  If a general anesthetic is not used, the patient
  is often sedated. After adequate anesthesia is
  achieved, the procedure can begin. An incision is
  made on the side of the joint to be examined and
  the arthroscope is inserted into the incision.
• In Arthroscopy, additional instruments for
  surgical repairs are inserted into the joint
  through additional small incisions in the joint.
  These instruments can be used to cut, remove, and
  suture (sew) damaged tissues.

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• Once the procedure is completed, the arthroscope
  in removed and the incisions are sutured closed.
  A sterile dressing is placed over the incision
  and a brace or ACE wrap may be placed around the
  joint.
• 3. What are the risks associated with
  Arthroscopy?
• An arthroscopy is generally considered to be a
  safe procedure, but like all types of surgery it
  does carry some risks. They include
• a blood clot that develops in one of the limbs -
  known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), it can cause
  pain and swelling in the affected limb

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• infection inside the joint - known as septic
  arthritis, it can cause fever, pain and swelling
  in the joint
• bleeding inside the joint - which often causes
  severe pain and swelling
• accidental damage to the nerves near the joint -
  which can lead to temporary or permanent numbness
  and some loss of sensation
• 4. How long will it take to recover from an
  arthroscopy?
• It's often possible to return to work and light,
  physical activities within a few weeks, but more
  demanding physical activities such as lifting and
  sport may not be possible for several months.
• Your surgeon or care team will let you know how
  long it's likely to take to recover and what
  activities to avoid until you've fully recovered.

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• 5. What are potential complications of
  arthroscopy?
• Potential complications of arthroscopy are rare
  and include bleeding into the joint and infection
  of the joint, as well as side effects from
  anesthesia.
• 6. What are the advantages related to
  arthroscopy?
• Although arthroscopy has received a lot of public
  attention because it is used to treat well-known
  athletes, arthroscopy is an extremely valuable
  tool for all orthopedic patients and is generally
  easier on the patient than "open" surgery. Most
  patients have their arthroscopy as outpatients
  and are home several hours after the arthroscopy.

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