Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive keyhole camera surgery to diagnose and treat knee, shoulder, and hip conditions — less pain, smaller scars, faster recovery than open surgery.
What is Arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique using a small camera (arthroscope) inserted through tiny incisions to inspect, diagnose, and treat joint problems. It is used for the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle. Compared to open surgery, arthroscopy offers smaller incisions, less pain, faster recovery, and lower infection risk. Dr. Vipin Reddy performs a wide range of arthroscopic procedures including meniscal repair, ligament reconstruction, and shoulder stabilisation.
Key Information
Procedure Facts
Knee (most common), shoulder, hip, and ankle — using 4mm arthroscope and precision instruments.
Meniscus repair/trim, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair, loose body removal.
General or spinal anaesthesia; procedure duration 30–90 minutes depending on complexity.
Day-care or 1-night admission for most arthroscopic procedures.
Return to sedentary work in 1–2 weeks; full recovery in 2–6 weeks depending on the procedure.
Covered under most health insurance policies as a day-care procedure.
How the Procedure Works
Clinical Assessment & Imaging
MRI scan and clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis and plan the arthroscopic procedure.
Anaesthesia & Positioning
General or spinal anaesthesia administered; the joint is positioned and small portals (incisions) are created for the camera and instruments.
Arthroscopic Procedure
The arthroscope provides a clear view inside the joint — the surgeon repairs, reconstructs, or removes the damaged tissue using precision tools.
Recovery & Physiotherapy
Most patients are discharged the same day. Physiotherapy begins immediately to restore range of motion and strength.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Meniscal tears of the knee requiring repair or partial removal
- →ACL, PCL, and other knee ligament reconstruction
- →Rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement
- →Shoulder instability (Bankart lesion, Hill-Sachs defect)
- →Loose body removal from the knee or shoulder
- →Cartilage damage and chondral defect treatment
Arthroscopy has revolutionised joint surgery. What once required large incisions and weeks in hospital can now be done through two small cuts — patients are home the same day and back to work within days.
— Dr. Vipin Reddy, Orthopaedic & Arthroscopic Surgeon
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
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