Archive for the 'Arthroscopy Instruments' Category

Surgical Arthroscopy

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Surgical Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that is performed by orthopedic surgeons in an outpatient setting. When performed in the outpatient setting, patients can usually return home after the procedure. The technique for this procedure involves inserting the arthroscope, a small tube that contains lenses, and optical fiber, through tiny incisions in the skin […]

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Shoulder arthroscopy is a type of surgery to examine and repair the tissues around your shoulder joint. This procedure uses a small camera, called an arthroscope, that is inserted through tiny incision. If the doctor is going to repair the joint, small surgical instruments are also used. Through several small incisions about 1 centimeter each […]

Hip Arthroscopy

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Hip arthroscopy can be used to evaluate the juvenile patient for degenerative changes associated with hip dysplasia. In dogs with excessive articular cartilage wear, a TPO is contraindicated and total hip replacement is recommended. Hip Arthroscopic Surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of many common hip disorders. Hip arthroscopy […]

Arthroscopic Surgery

Monday, May 14th, 2007

Arthroscopy also called arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Using an arthroscope a physical examination of the interior of a joint is performed. Arthroscopic processes are performed either to treat or to evaluate, many orthopedic conditions including torn floating cartilage, torn surface cartilage, ACL reconstruction and trimming damaged cartilage. In arthroscopy the joint […]

Knee Arthroscopy

Monday, May 14th, 2007

Knee arthroscopy in many cases substituted the classic arthrotomy that was performed in the past. It is usually performed for treating with damaged meniscus cartilage, reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and for cartilage micro-fracturing. Arthroscopy can also be executed just for diagnosing and checking of the knee. Nevertheless, the later use has been mainly […]