Arthroscopy : An Overview by Dr. Sukesh Rao

#Arthroscopy, or #Colonoscopy of the #KneeJoint, is a test that allows you to carefully examine the joint and assess the nature of the changes that occur in it. When is such a test performed and what does it look like? The arthroscope, the apparatus used for the examination, is a type of #endoscope. Most often, it consists of a hard tube with a diameter of about 4 mm and a length of about 17 cm. An optical system is mounted in the tube, which transfers the image from the inside of the pond to the screen and thus allows you to record the test course. The image that the doctor observes on the monitor during arthroscopy is significantly enlarged. Good visibility is achieved by introducing saline or gas (carbon dioxide) into the pond, which improves visibility. #Arthroscopy - when is it performed? Arthroscopy is one of the most frequently performed tests/procedures. The indications for its implementation are: #JointInjuries #AbnormalJointMobility #IntraArticularFracture #RheumatoidArthritis #ThePresenceofDegenerativeChanges #ForeignBodywithintheJoint #NeoplasticLesionwithintheJoint Arthroscopy - what does it look like? Arthroscopy is a study that can only be performed in a hospital setting under general or local anesthesia. Above the test site, a band is placed in order to limit the blood supply. This allows you to minimize bleeding. At the time of the examination, the patient's leg is bent at the knee. First, the #doctor makes a small incision within the examined joint and inserts the arthroscope. Then a special fluid (or gas) is put into the pond, which makes it much easier to see the pond. Thanks to the examination, the doctor can take a close look at all intra- articular structures, i.e. #ArticularCartilage, synovium, ligaments, muscles, and meniscus. This stage of the examination is called diagnostic arthroscopy. In some situations - depending on the nature of the lesions - a minor procedure may be performed. Then it is called operative (therapeutic) arthroscopy. The advantage of arthroscopy and the procedures performed during it is that only a small and almost invisible scar remains on the skin. The procedure itself takes no more than 30 minutes. Preparation for arthroscopy Arthroscopy is a test that requires anesthesia and may not be performed on every patient. Therefore, before the doctor decides that a knee colonoscopy is necessary, he will order imaging tests. Usually, the patient performs the #ultrasound, X-ray, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging. Depending on the type of anesthesia that will be used during the procedure, it may be necessary to perform a few more tests, such as #morphology, #ECG, and chest X-rays. Some types of anesthesia require an empty #stomach (at least 6 hours without food or drink). Detailed instructions should be provided by the doctor conducting the examination or the anesthesiologist who will assist with the examination. As the procedure is minimally invasive, most patients recover very quickly. However, patients under general anesthesia may need more time. Most often, however, after the procedure, the patient returns home on the same day (a longer stay in the hospital is very rare). The joint may be swollen and swollen for several weeks after the procedure. Although the pain should not arise, you should save the leg, sometimes the doctor recommends complete immobilization of the limb. How long does rehabilitation take after #KneeArthroscopy? You should definitely avoid putting stress on the knee joint for the first few days after the procedure. For this purpose, it is usually recommended to stay lying down or to move around with the help of crutches. If rehabilitation is recommended, it should be undertaken as early as possible - approximately 12-24 hours after the procedure. It is carried out on an outpatient basis and lasts - depending on the patient's condition - from one and a half to three months. People who engage in intense sports may return to activities at the earliest 12 weeks after the surgery (it should always be agreed with the doctor). #ArthroscopyComplications In fact, arthroscopy is much safer than classic surgery, it may happen that minor complications appear after the procedure. Sometimes an infection develops within the joint, there is minor joint damage, weakness, or loss of sensation in the skin within the joint. #ArthroscopyContraindications #Arthroscopy can be performed on virtually anyone, but there are exceptions. The procedure must be abandoned when the patient has: * Inflammation of the skin within the joint * Allergy to the agent used in anesthesia * Blood clotting disorders * Poor health of the patient To Know more about arthroscopy and other #orthopedics treatment-related issues visit: http://drsukeshrao.com/ #DrSukeshRao #OrthopedicDoctor #Hyderabad