arthroscopy key hole surgery
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Dr. A.MOHAN KRISHNA
M.S.ORTHO, MCh ORTH(U.K)Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon ,Trauma, Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty Surgeon Apollo hospitals, Hyderabad
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at
www.healthyjointclub.comwww.bonesandjointsclinic.com
DISCLAIMER
This presentation is solely for educational purpose. The material included in the presentation represents educational material for the patients and not intended for any treatment purpose
ARTHROSCOPYKEY HOLE SURGERY
What is Arthroscopy
Greek word:
Arthros means Joints
Scope means Looking Key Hole surgery:
Looking inside the joint with a small telescope
Joint problems diagnosis
Clinical Examination
X rays
CT & MRI scans Arthroscopy: Joint problems
Diagnostic procedure
Definitive treatment
Why Arthroscopy ?
Small incisions small scars.
Less tissue damage and
less chance of infection.
Less pain and disability after
surgery.
What are the advantages ?
Better diagnosis of joint
problems
Some procedures can
only be done with arthroscope
Early recovery & rehabilitation
What are the advantages ?
Decision for Arthroscopic surgery
Basic blood tests
Anaesthetic fitnessRegional
anaesthesia or general anaesthesia
Day care / Admission procedure
Preparation for surgery
Spinal or General
anesthesia
Small incisions on
joints
Arthroscope (Special
camera) and specialized instruments
Surgical procedure
Day care procedure: Discharge on same day
Dressing change after 3 days
Diagnostic Procedures: rest for couple of days and followed by physiotherapy to the joints
Definitive procedures: Rest for the joint for couple of weeks with splints or supports followed by physiotherapy
After Surgery
Conditions needing Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy Theraputic/Definitive
Ligament Reconstruction: ACL or PCL
Diagnostic/ joint wash
Loose body removal
Synovial tissue biopsy
Fracture fixation inside knee joint
Meniscus tear – Repair/excision
Conditions needing Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Subacromial decompression
Rotator cuff tear repair
Bankarts repair/SLAP Repair
Frozen shoulder
Biopsies
Diagnostic Theraputic/Definitive
CONTACT
Dr.A.MOHAN KRISHNAM.S.Ortho., MCh Ortho(U.K).,Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,Apollo Hospitals,Hyderabad.Appointments: Secretary : 0944118459008332936085 www.healthyjointclub.comwww.bonesandjointsclinic.comEmail: healthyjointclub@gmail.com bonesandjointsclinic@gmail.com
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