Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery is a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in a joint. It is performed on shoulders, hands, elbows, wrists, knees, hips, and ankles. It is a minimally invasive procedure where an arthroscope (small fiber optic camera) is inserted into a small incision. Two more tiny incisions are made which collectively allows the surgeon to see and work inside the joint. Arthroscopic surgery has increasingly become the procedure of choice since it provides a much quicker recovery time and less pain. Usually the surgery does not require an overnight stay and the pain that would be felt from an open incision is avoided. The quick recovery time of arthroscopy is a welcome benefit to patients.
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Back In The Ball Game
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Robert McLaughlin found himself on the sidelines of life because of knee pain. An admitted skeptic, he tells how he became a believer in arthroscopic surgery and the amazing results.