What are the risk factors associated with arthroscopy?
- Tissue or nerve damage due to placement and movement of surgical instruments
- Allergy to anesthesia and other anesthesia-related complications
- Infection and drainage in the surgical site
- Uncontrolled bleeding and swelling
- Instrument breaking while operating
- Formation of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism)
Advanced Arthroscopy Surgery at SurgiKure
SurgiKure Healthcare offers advanced, minimally-invasive arthroscopy surgery using USFDA-approved technology across Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Hyderabad.
- No cuts or stitches where laser applies
- Same-day discharge for most procedures
- Insurance covered with cashless support
- Free follow-up care included
Frequently Asked Questions
Having a homecare attendant can ease the recovery period for the patient, however it is not necessary after minor arthroscopic procedures like shoulder arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, etc.
In most cases, the patient’s pain subsides within a few days of the surgery after arthroscopic surgery, especially if they keep up with their medications and physiotherapy.
Arthroscopy means to look inside a joint, therefore, an arthroscope is made of a thin narrow tube with a fiber-optic camera and torch attached to one end.
The success rate of arthroscopic surgery is over 90%, as it comes with minimal risks and most patients are able to resume their lives with very few lifestyle changes.
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