What is Arthroscopy?

Dr. Sharma recommends this surgical procedure to patients experiencing inflammation, injury, or joint damage. The surgery also relieves patients from several medical conditions like ACL tears, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears, and more.

The surgery assists our healthcare practitioner in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous joint conditions that affect various parts of your body. These include knee, hips, shoulder, wrist, elbow, and ankle. This procedure is a bit painstaking for the surgeon, but on a positive note, it can identify the joint problem without the need for a large incision.

To insert the narrow tube through a small incision requires extreme precision. This is where the expertise of Dr. Anmol Sharma will prove beneficial. Made of optical fiber, this narrow tube consists of an end camera, connected to a HD video screen.

During the process, the screen displays a magnified image of the anatomy of the patient along with the joint details. The doctor can also treat several other joint issues by inserting their instruments through this small incision.

What is the need for Arthroscopy?

You may be reeling from the pain in your joint and looking for immediate treatment. However, several non-invasive procedures like imaging techniques or X-rays may succumb to diagnosing the main reason behind this discomfort.

At times, non-surgical treatments like injections, the application of ice, physical therapies, rest, or over- the-counter medications also fail to relieve the patient from the joint pain. In these instances, doctors recommend performing invasive procedures and Arthroscopy is a highly advanced treatment in this regard.

It can diagnose bone and cartilage issues in the joints of the knee, hip, wrist, shoulder, and ankle. Besides, Arthroscopy can also address problems arising in the ligament and tendon. Prominent of these conditions include:

• Knee pain, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and meniscal tears
• Arthritis in ankle and foot
• Dislocated or frozen shoulder
• Carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist arthritis, and ganglion cysts
• Loose bodies such as fragments of bone or cartilage floating inside the joint

The doctor can perform the requisite treatment by inserting their medical equipment in the passage created inside the joint through the small incision. With adept expertise and relevant qualifications, Dr. Anmol Sharma is the best to perform this procedure.

The Procedure of Arthroscopy

Dr. Anmol Sharma performs Arthroscopy as an outpatient procedure, allowing the patients to leave the hospital the same day or the next morning.

Preparation

• Inform your doctor about your allergies
• Disclose the medications and supplements you consume
• If you are taking any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or blood thinners before the surgery, your surgeon should know about it
• Avoid drinking and smoking
• Avoid having meals in the midnight preceding the surgery day

Procedure

The steps to do the surgery vary on the associated complications. Usually, the surgery lasts between 30 minutes to 2 hours. Here is how Dr. Sharma performs this procedure:

• Cleaning of the skin around the affected joint with an antibacterial fluid
• Making small incisions (buttonhole-sized) to insert the Arthroscope
• Insertion of an Arthroscope or small surgical devices into the incisions
• Viewing the images of joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage obtained by the Arthroscope on a monitor
• The use of sterile fluid to fill and expand the joint for a better inside view (optional)
• Surgical resolution of the problem diagnosed through the Arthroscope images. For example, repair of damaged areas, elimination of unwanted tissue, etc.
• Removal of Arthroscope, excess fluid (if any), and associated instruments after the treatment
• Incision closure using stitches, special tape, and sterile dressing

Post-Op Instructions

Dr. Anmol Sharma will recommend abiding by several important instructions after the surgery for quick recovery.

• Avoid exerting pressure on the operated area
• It is better to use crutches or other assistive device in case of knee or hip arthroscopy
• Clean the treated area regularly and keep it covered
• Prefer shower to bath until complete healing
• Take prescription medicine in case of severe pain

Recovery after Arthroscopy

Complete recovery after undergoing Arthroscopy takes from a few weeks to several months depending on numerous factors:

• The joint on which Arthroscopy was performed
• Any treatment carried out during Arthroscopy, such as joint repair
• Your health condition
• The type of job you do will also have a major say in your recovery. For example:
• If you have a desk job that does not need you to walk much, you may take 2 weeks to recover
• If you have a strenuous job that demands too much physical work, such as a mechanic, a construction job, etc. you may require 4 to 12 weeks to get back to your routine activities.

Why approach Dr. Anmol Sharma for Arthroscopy?

Sensing the extreme precision required, only an expert doctor can do justice with this procedure. By approaching Dr. Anmol Sharma, you can remain rest assured of a painless, hassle-free, and high-quality treatment.

His qualifications (MS, DNB) and his contribution to Orthopedics make him a pioneer in the treatment of joint problems. Among his other achievements and duties, include:

• Fellowship - Joint Replacement, Fortis Hospital, Mohali
• Fellowship - Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Advance Shoulder & Knee Hospital, Ahmedabad
• Associate Consultant in Complex Trauma, Hip Replacement, and Pelvic fractures at Fortis Hospital, Mohali
• Consultant, Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy, Ojas Super Specialty Hospital, Panchkula

Be it to perform Arthroscopy or any other procedure to relieve the patients from joint problems, Dr. Sharma stands tall amid his peers. Through Arthroscopy surgery, he ensures you recover fast, with less pain, controlled blood loss, and minimal scarring.

Let’s Connect with Dr. Anmol Sharma

If traditional remedies are unable to address your joint pain and you are struggling to get fast relief, Arthroscopy by Dr. Anmol Sharma will help you appreciably. The experienced doctor performs the procedure in an advanced surgery setup, with the assistance of trained medical staff and the latest surgery equipment. Feel free to approach him for the best Arthroscopy results.