Surgery can be a complicated and painful thing to deal with. The larger the incision that must be made for the surgeon to access the problematic part of the body, the more complications and pain that can occur – not to mention extensive recovery times. Until relatively recently, surgeons did not have a choice but to physically open up the patient’s body to fix issues.
Fortunately, technological advancements and breakthroughs in the field of medicine now offer another option: minimally invasive surgery. In the field of orthopedics, this type of surgery is called arthroscopy: arthro = joint, scopy = to seek.
Benefits of Arthroscopy
Orthopedic surgeons can now fix a variety of musculoskeletal issues without having to cut through layers of healthy tissue to access the damaged area. Instead, they can perform a variety of functions through tiny incisions.
Arthroscopic procedures allow orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and treat a variety of joint problems without having to open up the entire joint. Arthroscopy utilizes a variety of technologies that allow surgeons to see inside the joint and make corrections through tiny, high-tech cameras and tools inserted through the small incisions.
Some of the major benefits of arthroscopic surgery include the following:
Less Scarring
One of the biggest benefits of minimally invasive surgery is that there is less scarring, because there are fewer and smaller incisions made.
Less Damage to Healthy Tissue
Surgery often involves cutting through healthy, perfectly functional tissue to get access to the problem area within the body. This results in more wounds, inflammation, and pain. Minimally invasive surgery allows for less damage to healthy tissue around the problem area.
Less Recovery Time
Minimally invasive surgery often requires significantly less healing time than traditional surgery. There are far fewer stitches and less of an overall wound to heal, so patients need less recovery time.
Fewer Complications
Traditional surgeries come with a list of possible complications such as infection, issues with the stitches, and ancillary damage to surrounding tissue. Minimally invasive surgery reduces complications because it causes less injury to the tissue surrounding the problem area.
Versatile Treatment for Various Health Conditions
Minimally invasive surgery is versatile enough to address a wide range of health conditions. Some examples of arthroscopic procedures that orthopedic surgeons offer include:
- Repair to torn cartilage
- Rotator cuff repair
- Torn ligament repair
- Removal of inflamed lining
- Reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee
Orthopedic Surgeons in Broward County
If you suffer from an orthopedic condition – whether it’s joint pain, muscle problems, a fractured bone, or other musculoskeletal problem – talk to an orthopedic physician about your condition, and find out what treatment options are best for you. Depending on your ailment, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery may be beneficial for you.
The experts at Total Orthopaedic Care have a wealth of knowledge on musculoskeletal conditions and the best treatments available. Call us at (954) 735-3535 today to make an appointment, or fill out our simple online appointment request form now to get started. Let us help you enjoy a more pain-free lifestyle again.
