Arthroscopic Surgery in Bangalore
Best Arthroscopic Surgeon in Bangalore
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems.
During arthroscopy, with the patient adequately anesthetized, the surgeon inserts a small thin instrument called an arthroscope (4 mm or lesser in diameter) into the joint.
What is Arthroscope?
Before diving into arthroscopy, it is important to first understand what is arthroscope. It is a small tube comprising of lenses, camera and light.
Used for diagnosing and treating joint conditions, a surgeon uses the arthroscope camera inside the joints of the patient to visualize the structures and identify any problem. In addition, it can be used by surgeon for different components of surgical procedures such as cutting, probing and grasping.
If you are looking for the best arthroscopy surgeons in Bangalore, consult Dr. Chethan Nagaraj. He is international accredited fellowship trained and an expert in arthroscopic procedures. For more details, contact us today.
Previously, arthroscopy was used to visualize and better plan the surgery in the joints. However, with latest advancement in technology and modern surgical techniques, arthroscopy is now used for treatment as well.
Arthroscopy doctors in Bangalore use the tool to diagnose different joint conditions, injuries and diseases. It helps in the assessment of damage caused to ligaments, cartilage, muscles and tendons of the following joints:
- Knee
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Ankle
- Hip
- Wrist
Some of the common conditions treated with arthroscopy include:
- Inflammation of the knee, shoulder, elbow and wrist.
- Acute injuries caused to shoulder, knee, wrist, ankle, elbow.
- Chronic injuries of shoulder, knee, wrist, ankle, elbow.
- Meniscal tears of the knee.
- ACL tears & PCL tears of the knee.
- Rotator cuff tears in the shoulder.
- Frozen shoulder.
- Recurrent shoulder dislocations.
- Knee arthritis etc.
Arthroscopy and Surgery-
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems. It is used in following ways:
- During arthroscopy, with the patient adequately anesthetized, the surgeon inserts an arthroscope (4 mm or lesser in diameter) into the joint.
- The arthroscope is in turn connected to a light source to illuminate the inside of your joint and to a camera to project the magnified view of the joint onto a screen.
- This allows the surgeon to more precisely identify the problem and also to rectify them very accurately.
Commonly the problems of the joint such as ligament issues, meniscal problems of the knee, cartilage tissues of the joint, and some bony issues can be rectified using arthroscope.
Benefits of Arthroscopy
There are various benefits of arthroscopy surgery in Bangalore such as:
- Owing to the small incisions needed there is very little damage to the joint and the soft tissues.
- The amount of blood loss is very minimal.
- By using miniature instruments it is possible to visualize all parts of the joint unlike in open surgery.
- Using magnified and high definition cameras, even the slightest of changes are picked up with utmost accuracy.
- Most arthroscopy procedures are performed as day care procedures or with minimal hospital stay.
- Ability to correctly assess the problem and correct them at the same time.
- Faster recovery compared to open surgery.
The knee joint and the shoulder joints are the most common joints amenable to arthroscopic evaluation and correction.
The use of arthroscopy in the ankle and elbow joints is increasing. Other joints like the wrist and hip also have selective indications for arthroscopic procedures.
Although superior to open surgeries in many ways, arthroscopy has its limitations mainly in the form of the requirement for special and expensive equipment, specific training, and microsurgical skills.
A combination of all three along with a dedicated surgeon and team can lead to excellent outcomes with arthroscopic procedures.
Why You Should Visit Dr. Chethan Nagaraj at Orthocare?
Dr. Chethan Nagaraj has over 15 years of experience in Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction / PCL Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Meniscal Surgery, Shoulder Arthroscopy / Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair/ Ankle arthroscopy / Elbow arthroscopy.
- He was awarded “Best Doctor Award” from The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, “Rtn Dr. P R Sathyanarayana Shetty Young Surgeon Gold Medal Award” by Rotary Bangalore South and nominated for the “Rising Star for the Times Healthcare Achievers Award” in 2019.
- He was named as one of the top Doctors of South India 2022 by India Today in the category of Orthopaedics ( Joints).
- He has worked at leading hospitals like AIIMS, New Delhi, Ortho one, Coimbatore and under eminent sports and joint replacement surgeons.
- He also has Dr. S S Babhulkar fellowship In Arthroscopy from India, Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty from Adelaide, Australia and Fellowship in Lower limb Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy from Perth, Australia
For more details about appointments, fees, Arthroscopic, Knee surgery and other treatment related queries, contact us today.
DR. CHETAN NAGARAJ
About Dr. Chethan Nagaraj
Dr. Chethan Nagaraj is one of the Top & Best Orthopedic surgeons in Bengaluru. He is an expert in Computer Navigated Joint replacement surgeries. He has further perfected Joint replacement and Arthroscopy.