Arthroscopy
It is a procedure in which through camera & minimal incision many problems of joint can be diagnosed & treated. It is mainly performed in knee & shoulder joint but can also be performed in wrist , hip, ankle & elbow joints
Indication
a) Knee joint.
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Meniscal injury
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Ligament injury like ACL or PCL
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Loose body removal
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Synovectomy
b) Shoulder joint
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Frozen shoulder
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Rotator cuff repair
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Sub acromial decompression
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Recurrent shoulder dislocation
Advantages
Major operation can be done through minimal incisions.
Early mobility & recovery for patients.
Patient can be discharge in 2 days.
