Arthroscopy
It’s a surgical procedure used to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.
A small incision is made on patient’s skin and then inserts pen-sized instruments that contain a camera to magnify and visualize the structures inside the joint.
Indications:
Arthroscopy is used to confirm the diagnosis made through history, physical examination and Radiological investigations (X rays & MRI), Once diagnosis is confirmed treatment can also be done through arthroscopy.
Common conditions treated with arthroscopy are
- Shoulder: Rotator cuff tendon tears, impingement & recurrent dislocations
- Wrist: Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Knee: Meniscal tears, chondromalacia, ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL injuries
- Hip: impingement, labral tears
- Synovitis: inflammation of the joint lining.
- Removal of Loose bodies of bone or cartilage in knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, or wrist
Advantages of Arthroscopy:
- Day care procedure
- Minimal incision – less blood loss, decreased infection rate, faster recovery.
About Doctor:
I am Dr. M Naveen Chandar Reddy, Orthopedic Surgeon with 10 years of experience.
I have done my post graduation in Orthopedics, (D’Ortho and DNB Ortho). I am a certified AO Basic and Advanced Trauma Professional. I have also done Fellowship in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty from world-renowned center Galeazzi Institute of Orthopedics in Milan, Italy under Prof. Dr Lugi Zagra, where I gained knowledge of performing complex Hip & Knee Replacements, currently practicing as a Trauma & Joint Replacement Surgeon at Sunshine Hospital, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. I was associated with Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad (2009-2017) and Gleneagles Global Hospital, Hyderabad (2017-19).
I have extensive experience in managing simple, complex Trauma, Knee & Hip Replacement. I keep my self updated with present trends and advances in the field of Orthopedics by attending National & International conferences. I am a member of the AO International Trauma Society & ISKSAA.
I strongly believe that my attitude towards patients is the key to my success. Read More
