Orthopedic surgery has grown with Arthroscopic Surgeries. This type of keyhole surgery uses a small camera to treat joint problems. It allows quicker recovery and less pain. Dr Imran Salim Malik in Lahore offers many of these treatments.
What Is Arthroscopic Surgery?
The doctor makes small incisions (cuts). Then he puts in a camera and small tools. He looks inside the joint on a screen and fixes or removes the problematic area later closes the cuts with stitches. Patients heal faster and feel less pain than with open surgery. There are also fewer problems after surgery.
Types of Arthroscopic Procedures at Dr Malik’s Clinic
1. Knee Arthroscopy
Common Treatments
- ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL reconstructions use grafts from the peroneus longus tendon, hamstring, quadriceps, patellar tendon.
- Meniscal repair or partial meniscectomy trims or stitches a torn meniscus.
- Cartilage microfracture helps new cartilage grow in damaged spots.
- Loose body removal and synovectomy take out loose pieces and swollen tissue.
- Arthrofibrosis release helps when the knee gets stiff.
ACL Reconstruction
Dr Malik use grafts from the peroneus longus tendon, hamstring, quadriceps, and patellar tendon. His acl reconstruction also uses devices like adjustable buttons and bioabsorbable Screw.
Recovery
- In the first 0 to 2 weeks, patients’ education and weight-bearing status increase range of motion and restore full extension, quards activation, and strengthening exercise.
- At 3 to 6 weeks, goals to achieve near full range of motion, continue with strengthening and flexibility exercise, with normal weight bearing.
- From 6 to 9 weeks, continue strengthening the lower limb muscle groups.
- From 9 to 12 weeks, continue strengthening the lower limb muscle groups, with sports-specific cardio fitness.
2. Shoulder Arthroscopy
Common Repairs
Doctors fix the rotator cuff injury, tendon repair with the help of anchor suture, other conditions suuch as shoulder impingement can be fixed by shaving excess bone with the help of our shaver.
Pain Management and Recovery
Patients wear a sling for 4 to 6 weeks. They start with passive movement first. Then they move the shoulder active-passive movements on their own to build muscle strength. Many return to sports in 4 to 6 months.
4. Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy
Doctors treat ankle arthritis, pinching, ligament tears, and cartilage damage. Arthroscopy also helps with ankle fusion or removing loose pieces. It treats chronic ankle pain and early midfoot joint problems. It is an important part of ankle pain management.
Managing Pain After Arthroscopic Surgery
Local Anesthesia and Nerve Blocks
The doctor puts local anesthesia in the joint and uses nerve blocks. This gives pain relief and lowers the need for strong pain pills.
Cold Therapy and Electrical Stimulation
Ice packs, cold machines, and electrical therapy help lower pain and swelling.
Biologics
Doctors sometimes use PRP or stem cells during the repair. This may help the tissue heal faster.
Why Arthroscopy? Key Benefits
Arthroscopic Surgeries have many advantages. Arthroscopic Surgeries give the doctor a clear, close-up view inside. They have small incisions means less harm to tissue and less scarring. Hence, faster recovery less chances of infection, most go home the same day or the next day. Arthroscopic Surgeries give the doctor a clear, close-up view inside. This helps fix problems carefully.