Arthroscopic Surgery_ Purpose, Procedure, Benefits, Cost & Recovery

1. ArthroscopicSurgery:Purpose,Procedure,Benefits,Cost&Recovery Arthroscopicsurgeryisanorthopedicsurgicalprocedurethatisusedtoexamineand treat the inside of a joint using a special type of camera called an arthroscope. The surgeryis usedboth fordiagnostic and treatmentpurposes. Sometimesbylaymen/patients,itisalsoreferredtoasLasersurgeryofthejoint throughtheLaserhasnoroletoplayinthis.Thetypesofarthroscopyinclude: Arthroscopykneesurgery Hipjointarthroscopy Anklearthroscopy Arthroscopicsurgeryshoulder Wristarthroscopy Ourhospitalanswersmanyquestionssuchaswhatisarthroscopickneesurgery. Tableofcontents Feelfreetoskipaheadifonetopiccatchesyoureye: Why isArthroscopic Surgery done? ArthroscopicSurgeryProcedure. HowtoPrepareforthesurgery? WhattoexpectafterArthroscopicSurgery? CostofArthroscopicSurgeryinDelhi. Takeaway

2. Whyisarthroscopysurgerydone? • tikArthroscopymeanstolookinsideajoint.Theword“arthro”meansjointand “skopein”means to look. • Arthroscopysurgeryisperformedasanalternativetotraditionalopensurgeryin mostcases. • Theprocedureisdonetovisualizetheinternalstructuresofajointincludingthe boneand softtissues andcorrect anyprevailing issues. • Itisaminimallyinvasiveprocedurethatisusedbyorthopedicsurgeonsto diagnoseand treat jointconditions. • Thebenefitsofarthroscopyencompassthefollowing: • Arthroscopicsurgeryrequiresonlysmallincisions • Thereislesstraumatothesurroundingsofttissues • Thepainfollowingtheprocedureiscomparativelyless • Woundhealingisfasterascomparedtoatraditionalopensurgery

3. Thechancesofinfectionareverylow • ArthroscopicsurgerycostinDelhiisveryreasonableatAashlokhospital • Arthroscopicsurgeryprocedure • Inthisexamination/procedure,yoursurgeonwillputyouunderanesthesia-itmaybe local ( numbing the specific area alone), regional ( specific zones of the body such as upperorlower), orgeneralanesthesia (whereyou completelyfallasleep) • Jointarthroscopyisashortstay(onedaystay)procedureinmostcases. • Thesurgeonmakesasmallincisionintheskintogainaccesstothejointtobe examined • Smallinstrumentsthatcontainatinylensareinsertedthroughtheincision. • Thishelpstocaptureanimageoftheareaandtransmitittoabiggerscreen. • Thereisincludedlightingthathelpstomagnifyandilluminatethestructures insidethe joint. • Thefiberopticspresenttransmitlighttotheendofthearthroscopethatis insertedinto the joint. • Thearthroscopeisattachedtoacamerathroughwhichthesurgeonwillenvision thejoint • Thecameracapturesandsetsoutalargerimageofthesameontoabigger screen. • This allows the surgeon to see through the joint into structures such as soft tissuesthatincludecartilage,ligaments,andalsothebloodvesselsandnerves, etc. • Aftertakingadetailedandcloserlook,thesurgeonwilldeterminethetypeof injuryor infection,or inflammation thatis present • Duringanarthroscopy,thecorrectionofprevailingissuesisalsopossibleusing techniquesspecific to thejoint condition • Instrumentsnecessaryforrepairofthedamagedtissuesare effectively chosen andhandled well • Aftertheprocedureiscomplete,theinsertedarthroscopeistakenoutandthe incisionis closed usingsutures. • Theincisioniscoveredwithasteriledressingandallowedtoheal • Followingthesurgery,you mayexperiencepain,swelling, stiffness, etcatthe site ofthe procedure

4. Thesemustbereportedontimeandcanbemanagedwithprescribed medications. • Howtoprepareforthesurgery? • Ageneralevaluationofyourhealthconditionwillbedonetoensurethatyouare fitfor the procedure • Bloodtestsandotherdiagnostictestswillbedone • Discusswithyourdoctorifyouaretakinganymedications. • Informyoursurgeonofanyillnessorinfectionthatyouhavehadintherecent past • Youmayneedtostopmedicationsthatcausethinningofthebloodoravoid excessiveclotting. • Informthedoctorofanybleedingdisordersthatyoumighthave • Ifyoususpectthatyoumightbepregnant,youmustinformthesurgeon • Carryanymedicationsthatyoumightneedtotakerightaftertheprocedure • Donoteatordrinkanythingaboutsixtotwelvehoursbeforearthroscopy • Arrangeforsomeonetohelpyougethomeaftertheprocedure. • Whattoexpectafterarthroscopicsurgery? • Followingtheprocedure,youwillbetakentotherecoveryroomtobeobserved fora while beforegetting discharged • Youwillbegivenmedicationstorelievethepainand stiffness inthejoint.These maybe felt afterthe effects ofthe anesthesia wearoff • Basedonthejointinvolved,youmayneedasling,braces,crutches,orasplint forsupport. Usethem untilyour next visitto thedoctor • Thedressingscanberemovedafteraperiodof5to10days • Thewoundwillstarttohealinabout1to2days. • Arthroscopicknee surgery’scompleterecoverytimeisabout3to12weeks dependingon thetype ofprocedure performedduring surgery. • Donotdisturbthewoundorstrainthejointtoomuch • FollowtheRICEprinciple • Restthejoint • Iceapplication • Compressusingawraporcrepebandage

5. 4.Elevate • Follow the operating surgeon/physiotherapist’s instructions about mobilizing the joint • Returntofullnormalactivitiesmaybepossibleafterthreetotwelveweeks dependingonthe typeof proceduresperformed duringsurgery. • Takecaretoavoidstrenuousactivitiesuntilyourdoctorhasaskedyouto. • Keepthedressingdryandclean • Ifyouhavepersistentpain,swelling,oranysignsofinfection,consultyourdoctor • CostofArthroscopyinDelhi • ThearthroscopicsurgerycostinDelhiisaboutRs55,000toacoupleoflakhs dependingonthetypeandnumberofproceduresperformedduringsurgery. • Thetotalcostoftheproceduredependsuponthejointinvolved,theextentofrepair needed,yourhealth condition,evidence ofdamage caused,etc • Takeaway • The name Aashlok hospitaltranslates to exceptional medical care in the minds of patients.Startedwiththesolemotiveofprovidingexceptionalmedicalandsurgical 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 inarthroscopicsurgeries. Visitustolearnhowmuchkneearthroscopicsurgerycostsin Delhi.Wehavebeenrecognizedregionallyandnationallyforourqualityofhealthcare. • Housingthebestdoctorsineachdepartment,westaycommittedtoimprovingand attendingto all yourhealthcare needs.