Arthroscopy

Reducing Risk with Minimally Invasive Treatment Removing Loose Fragments Of Bone Or Cartilage Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder Used To Treat Arthritis Repairing Damaged Cartilage

What is Arthroscopy?

- diagnose and treat joint problems

At Health in Motion, we believe in exhausting all treatment options before recommending that our patients go under the knife and subject themselves to the risks that come with surgery. One treatment alternative that we find to be highly effective and low risk, is arthroscopy. But what is arthroscopy exactly?

Arthorscopy is a minimally invasive, keyhole procedure, used to diagnose and treat joint problems. It is performed under local, general, or spinal anaesthetic, and involves inserting a thin metal tube into tiny incisions in the skin, and above the joint under examination.

How Does it Work?

This tube, called an arthroscope, is connected to a light source and video camera, which relays images to a monitor so that the orthopaedic surgeon can see what’s going on. The size of the arthroscope varies depending on which joint is being examined. For small joints, such as wrists, the scope can be as small as two millimetres!

Surgical instruments that will be used to repair the injury are inserted through another small hole, close to the one used for the arthroscope.

The procedure can also be used to aspirate the joint (withdraw fluid). Thereafter, it’s analysed to help provide additional information in situations where a simple visual diagnosis wasn’t possible.

Benefits of Arthroscopy

Procedures are normally done on an out-patient basis
Minimally invasive, meaning less post-op pain
Small incisions reduce scarring
Low risk
Little, if any, blood loss
Reduced trauma to neighbouring connective tissue
Faster healing time

What Conditions Can Be Treated Using Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is effective in diagnosing and/or treating many problems, the most common of which are:

Removing loose fragments of bone or cartilage.

Treating carpel tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, and arthritis.

Repairing damaged cartilage.

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We hope that we’ve sufficiently answered the question, ‘what is arthroscopy?’ However, if you need further clarity and have any more questions, please feel free to ask us.

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I really wanted to thank all those involved in the day that I broke my arm. From start to finish my experience was incredible. The guys from ER24, Kenneth and Vicky, who made the trip from Mlazi to Gateway a good one. To all of the staff at Gateway hospital, who were accommodating, from my friends who visited at crazy hours, to making me toasted sarms when I was hungry. Meeting Dr Baba - what a great guy. He explained everything to me as to what was going to happen and always kept my wife in the loop. Even taking her cellphone number to be able to contact her straight after the surgery. He was exceptional. Then I need to thank you, Pippa. Sometimes as pro sportsman we take for granted how all of the arrangements are made and how we are fitted into busy hospital schedules. Thank you for all your frantic calls to get me the ambulance and get me the room and arranging the surgeon. Thanks again for everything.

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“Dearest Sachin, You have mine and my Dad’s sincere appreciation and gratitude. You were gracious with your time and availability when his shoulder needed attention. Thank you for your reassurance and guidance at the time. He has returned to his swimming at gym and his spinning bike in preparation to condition prior to his knee replacement with John. Your thorough and sincere approach to all the patients that I send your way make a multi-disciplined approach such a privilege. Thank you Sachin.”

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Thank you most sincerely for all the help, medical care and attention you have given to Joshua. Thank you also for your untiring attention you have given my family. Knowing that you are there for us has made this all so much easier.

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