Admin_NHT Staff asked 6 years ago An arthroscopic surgery is performed examine and sometimes treat damage caused to a joint using an arthroscope. It is a minimally invasive procedure and is also sometimes known as a keyhole surgery. The arthroscope is inserted into the joint through a small incision. The biggest advantage that this procedure provides is that the joint does not have to be completely opened making it less prone to infections and gives faster recovery.
This procedure is commonly performed on the joints of the knee, hip, shoulder, wrist, spine, and the temporomandibular joint. The doctor may recommend performing an arthroscopy when there is osteoarthritis or sever damage in the supporting structures of the joint. For spine injuries, arthroscopy may be performed for Spinal disc hernias, tumours, spinal deformities, or any general spinal trauma. The procedure can be performed under local or general anaesthesia which is determined by the doctor. Arthroscopy is a low risk procedure with minimal to almost zero severe complications. There are chances of fluid build up after the surgery surrounding the joint, but this generally subsides in 7-15 days.