Arthroscopic Surgery: Purpose, Procedure, Benefits, Cost & Recovery

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• Arthroscopic Surgery Purpose, Procedure,
  Benefits, Cost Recovery
• Arthroscopic surgery is an orthopedic surgical
  procedure that is used to examine and treat the
  inside of a joint using a special type of camera
  called an arthroscope. The surgery is used both
  for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
• Sometimes by laymen/ patients, it is also
  referred to as Laser surgery of the joint
  through the Laser has no role to play in this.
  The types of arthroscopy include
• Arthroscopy knee surgery
• Hip joint arthroscopy
• Ankle arthroscopy
• Arthroscopic surgery shoulder
• Wrist arthroscopy
• Our hospital answers many questions such as what
  is arthroscopic knee surgery.
• Table of contents

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• Why is arthroscopy surgery done?
• tikArthroscopy means to look inside a joint. The
  word arthro means joint and skopein means to
  look.
• Arthroscopy surgery is performed as an
  alternative to traditional open surgery in most
  cases.
• The procedure is done to visualize the internal
  structures of a joint including the bone and
  soft tissues and correct any prevailing issues.
• It is a minimally invasive procedure that is used
  by orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and treat
  joint conditions.
• The benefits of arthroscopy encompass the
  following
• Arthroscopic surgery requires only small
  incisions
• There is less trauma to the surrounding soft
  tissues
• The pain following the procedure is comparatively
  less
• Wound healing is faster as compared to a
  traditional open surgery

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• The chances of infection are very low
• Arthroscopic surgery cost in Delhi is very
  reasonable at Aashlok hospital
• Arthroscopic surgery procedure
• In this examination /procedure, your surgeon will
  put you under anesthesia- it may be local (
  numbing the specific area alone), regional (
  specific zones of the body such as upper or
  lower), or general anesthesia ( where you
  completely fall asleep)
• Joint arthroscopy is a short stay ( one day stay
  )procedure in most cases.
• The surgeon makes a small incision in the skin to
  gain access to the joint to be examined
• Small instruments that contain a tiny lens are
  inserted through the incision.
• This helps to capture an image of the area and
  transmit it to a bigger screen.
• There is included lighting that helps to magnify
  and illuminate the structures inside the joint.
• The fiber optics present transmit light to the
  end of the arthroscope that is inserted into the
  joint.
• The arthroscope is attached to a camera through
  which the surgeon will envision the joint
• The camera captures and sets out a larger image
  of the same onto a bigger screen.
• This allows the surgeon to see through the joint
  into structures such as soft tissues that
  include cartilage, ligaments, and also the blood
  vessels and nerves, etc.
• After taking a detailed and closer look, the
  surgeon will determine the type of injury or
  infection, or inflammation that is present

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• These must be reported on time and can be managed
  with prescribed medications.
• How to prepare for the surgery?
• A general evaluation of your health condition
  will be done to ensure that you are fit for the
  procedure
• Blood tests and other diagnostic tests will be
  done
• Discuss with your doctor if you are taking any
  medications.
• Inform your surgeon of any illness or infection
  that you have had in the recent past
• You may need to stop medications that cause
  thinning of the blood or avoid excessive
  clotting.
• Inform the doctor of any bleeding disorders that
  you might have
• If you suspect that you might be pregnant, you
  must inform the surgeon
• Carry any medications that you might need to take
  right after the procedure
• Do not eat or drink anything about six to twelve
  hours before arthroscopy
• Arrange for someone to help you get home after
  the procedure.
• What to expect after arthroscopic surgery?
• Following the procedure, you will be taken to the
  recovery room to be observed for a while before
  getting discharged
• You will be given medications to relieve the pain
  and stiffness in the joint. These may be felt
  after the effects of the anesthesia wear off
• Based on the joint involved, you may need a
  sling, braces, crutches, or a splint for
  support. Use them until your next visit to the
  doctor
• The dressings can be removed after a period of 5
  to 10 days

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• 4. Elevate
• Follow the operating surgeon/physiotherapists
  instructions about mobilizing the joint
• Return to full normal activities may be possible
  after three to twelve weeks depending on the
  type of procedures performed during surgery.
• Take care to avoid strenuous activities until
  your doctor has asked you to.
• Keep the dressing dry and clean
• If you have persistent pain, swelling, or any
  signs of infection, consult your doctor
• Cost of Arthroscopy in Delhi
• The arthroscopic surgery cost in Delhi is about
  Rs 55,000 to a couple of lakhs depending on the
  type and number of procedures performed during
  surgery.
• The total cost of the procedure depends upon the
  joint involved, the extent of repair needed,
  your health condition, evidence of damage caused,
  etc
• Takeaway
• The name Aashlok hospital translates to
  exceptional medical care in the minds of
  patients. Started with the sole motive of
  providing exceptional medical and surgical care,
  we stand by the same mission and values for the
  past 36 years. Dr. Abhishek
• Kumar Mishra who is in charge of Orthopaedic
  surgery at Aashlok has vast experience in
  arthroscopic surgeries. Visit us to learn how
  much knee arthroscopic surgery costs in Delhi.
  We have been recognized regionally and nationally
  for our quality of healthcare.
• Housing the best doctors in each department, we
  stay committed to improving and attending to all
  your healthcare needs.