In Which Situations Is Arthroscopy Useful?

12 Feb In Which Situations Is Arthroscopy Useful?

Arthroscopy is most commonly used for meniscus tears in the knee joint, anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament injuries, cartilage injuries and diseases, and very good results are obtained. In addition, it can also be used in various diseases of the membrane layer called synovium, which covers everything in the knee except the articular cartilage and menisci. arthroscopy It is a very successful diagnosis and treatment method. Similarly, arthroscopy is useful in diseases of the cartilage surfaces and synovial membrane in other joints, dislocations of the shoulder joint, and cartilages formed around the joint that concern the inside of the joint.

The most common problems in the knee are:

• Meniscus tears,
• Ligament tears, especially the anterior cruciate ligament,
• Articular cartilage damage,
• Free bodies (joint mouse).
• Inflammation and enlargement of the knee joint membrane (synovitis); It is usually due to rheumatic conditions.
• Arthrosis or arthritis

ADVANTAGES:

• It is aesthetic. There will be no major skin incision.
• The stay is short. It is a great advantage especially for athletes.
• Since there are small incisions, the risk of infection is very low.