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Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure by which the internal structure of a joint is examined for diagnosis and/or treatment using a tube-like viewing instrument called an arthroscope.

An arthroscopy might be recommended if you have problems such as persistent joint pain, swelling or stiffness, and scans have not been able to identify the cause.

An arthroscopy surgeon can also be used to treat a range of joint problems and conditions. For example, it can be used to:

• repair damaged cartilage
• remove fragments of loose bone or cartilage
• drain away any excess fluid
• treat conditions such as arthritis, frozen shoulder or carpal tunnel syndrome

Arthroscopy is a safe, effective way for Healthcare providers to examine joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and perform treatments. These procedures treat all types of joint of ligament problems using very small incisions for a faster recovery with less pain and scarring than other Surgeries

Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to put on & take off the night before arthroscopy do not drink or eat anything unless your doctor tells you otherwise. They will give you some soapy sponges to use to
scrub your knee or shoulder before you go in for the procedure.

The advantage of arthroscopy over traditional open surgery is that the joint does not have to be opened up fully. Instead, for knee arthroscopy for example, only two small incisions are made — one for the arthroscope and one for the surgical instruments to be used in the knee cavity to fully remove the knee cap. This reduces recovery time and may increase the rate of surgical success due to less trauma to the connective tissue. It is especially useful for professional athletes, who frequently injure knee joints and require fast healing time. There is also less scarring, because of the smaller incisions. Irrigation fluid is used to distend the joint and make a surgical space. Sometimes this fluid leaks into the surrounding soft tissue causing extravasation and edema.

The surgical instruments used are smaller than traditional instruments. Surgeons view the joint area on a video monitor, and can diagnose and repair torn joint tissue, such as ligaments and menisci or cartilage. It is technically possible to do an arthroscopic examination of almost every joint in the human body. The joints that are most commonly examined and treated by arthroscopy are the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, foot, and hip.