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In this video Dr O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about an Arthroscopy.

Arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery used to diagnose and treat problems within joints, often called "keyhole surgery". It involves inserting a small camera (arthroscope) and surgical instruments into the joint through tiny incisions to view and repair the joint, most commonly in the knee, but also in the ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist.

How it works:
Small Incisions: The surgeon makes a small incision, typically 2-3mm wide, near the joint.
Arthroscopy: An arthroscope, a thin tube with a tiny camera and light, is inserted into the joint.
Viewing: The camera transmits images of the inside of the joint to a screen, allowing the surgeon to view the joint and identify problems.
Repair: If necessary, the surgeon uses other small surgical instruments inserted through additional incisions to repair the joint, such as repairing damaged cartilage, tendons, or ligaments.
Closure: After the procedure, the incisions are closed with tape or stitches.

Common uses of arthroscopy:
Diagnosis: Identifying the cause of pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints.
Treatment: Repairing damaged cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
Removing loose bone or cartilage fragments .
Treating conditions like osteoarthritis and sports injuries.

Benefits of arthroscopy:
1. Less invasive: Arthroscopy involves smaller incisions than traditional open surgery, resulting in less pain, quicker recovery, and fewer complications.
2. Faster recovery: Patients typically recover more quickly from arthroscopy than from traditional surgery.
3. Minimally invasive: The procedure is less invasive and can be performed on an outpatient basis.

Examples of conditions treated with arthroscopy:

a. Knee: Torn ligaments, meniscus tears, and cartilage damage.
b. Shoulder: Rotator cuff tears, labral tears, and impingement.
c. Ankle: Ligament sprains and tendonitis.
d. Wrist and elbow: Various joint problems and injuries.

Content and timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:33 - What is an Arthroscopy?
01:01 - Why is an arthroscopy done?
01:37 - How to prepare for an Arthroscopy
02:37 - What happens on the day of an arthroscopy
04:55 - Recovery and aftercare for an arthroscopy
05:48 - When to seek medical help following an arthroscopy

*Website resources*

NHS UK information - https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatmen...

Cleveland Clinic USA - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health...

Video made: June 2025

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