Arthroscopic surgery is an innovative surgical method used to diagnose and treat joint issues. It involves a surgeon making a few small incisions near the joint through which repairs are made. In one incision, your practitioner will insert a thin tube with a fiber-optic camera at the end of it. The camera captures video in real-time of the joint, so your surgeon may conduct the procedure accurately. Arthroscopy may be performed on the shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, elbow, or ankle. A variety of issues can be addressed via this advanced approach to joint surgery.
Let’s discuss some of the conditions the experts at North Naples Surgery Center, serving Naples and the surrounding regions, can treat through arthroscopic surgery.
Loose Bone Fragments
You may develop small bone fragments in your joint as a result of an injury or from wear-and-tear. The free-floating pieces can irritate the surrounding tissue and cause pain. Through arthroscopic surgery, your surgeon can find and remove the bone fragments.
Damaged or Torn Cartilage
Cartilage is a tough tissue found in some of your joints, including the knee, hip, and elbow. It covers the ends of your bones to reduce friction and provide cushioning. Over time, the cartilage may become damaged. Sometimes, an injury can tear the cartilage, such as when you suddenly twist the joint. A surgeon may recommend arthroscopic surgery to repair or replace the cartilage.
Inflamed Joint Lining
Some of your joints, such as the knee, shoulder, wrist, and ankle are synovial joints, which means they have synovium — or a lining. The synovium can swell from an injury or a chronic condition. Fortunately, a surgeon can perform arthroscopic surgery rather than open surgery to correct the problem.
Ligament Tear
You have ligaments in your joints, which consist of connective tissue that attaches a bone to another bone. Ligaments provide support and ensure a joint remains in proper position.
You may injure a ligament by stretching it too much, which can lead to tears, especially during athletics. While this type of injury can often heal with conservative measures and minimal intervention, some ligament tears require surgery. With advancements in medicine, a surgeon may provide this surgery arthroscopically.
Joint Scarring
Scarring can happen from an injury begins to heal. Scarring can interfere with your ability to move the affected joint. As a result of scarring, you may experience a limited range of motion, stiffness, or pain in the joint. Your surgeon can perform arthroscopic surgery to remove the scar tissue to alleviate your symptoms.
Popliteal Cyst
A popliteal cyst, also known as a Baker’s cyst, is a fluid-filled sac that may form in the knee. It may develop if you have arthritis or torn cartilage. This issue may interfere with your ability to move the knee and can cause pain. A surgeon may recommend arthroscopic surgery to remove the cyst and alleviate your symptoms.
Tendon Tear
A tendon is a fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscle to bone. An injury can cause you to tear a tendon. Tendon injuries tend to heal over time without surgery. However, when a tear is severe or doesn’t heal on its own, a surgeon may recommend arthroscopic surgery to fix the problem.
Choose Our North Naples Surgery Center for Your Arthroscopic Surgery
The highly experienced experts at the North Naples Surgery Center perform arthroscopic surgery for a variety of issues. If you want to learn more about this procedure and whether it may be the right treatment option for you, we would love to give you a thorough examination, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
Schedule an appointment today by calling (239) 591-2803. We also have an online contact form you may fill out to request an appointment.
