Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that offers orthopedic surgeons the ability to access, navigate, and operate on the ankle joint through very small incisions.
What Is Ankle Arthroscopy?
A minimally invasive technique — sometimes called an "ankle scope" — that lets the surgeon access, explore, and operate on the joint through very small incisions, using a magnified camera view in place of a larger open-surgery incision.
Arthroscopic surgery can also be used in combination with open surgery for some procedures.
Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that offers orthopedic surgeons the ability to access, navigate, and operate on the elbow joint through very small incisions.
What Is Elbow Arthroscopy?
A minimally invasive technique — sometimes called an "elbow scope" — that lets the surgeon access, explore, and operate on the joint through very small incisions, using a magnified camera view in place of a larger open-surgery incision.
Arthroscopic surgery can also be used in combination with open surgery for some procedures.
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that offers orthopedic surgeons the ability to access, navigate, and operate on the hip joint through very small incisions.
What Is Hip Arthroscopy?
A minimally invasive technique — sometimes called a "hip scope" — that lets the surgeon access, explore, and operate on the joint through very small incisions, using a magnified camera view in place of a larger open-surgery incision.
Arthroscopic surgery can also be used in combination with open surgery for some procedures.
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that offers orthopedic surgeons the ability to access, navigate, and operate on the knee joint through very small incisions.
What Is Knee Arthroscopy?
A minimally invasive technique — sometimes called a "knee scope" — that lets the surgeon access, explore, and operate on the joint through very small incisions, using a magnified camera view in place of a larger open-surgery incision.
Arthroscopic surgery can also be used in combination with open surgery for some procedures.
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that offers orthopedic surgeons the ability to access, navigate, and operate on the shoulder joint through very small incisions.
What Is Shoulder Arthroscopy?
A minimally invasive technique — sometimes called a "shoulder scope" — that lets the surgeon access, explore, and operate on the joint through very small incisions, using a magnified camera view in place of a larger open-surgery incision.
Arthroscopic surgery can also be used in combination with open surgery for some procedures.
Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that offers orthopedic surgeons the ability to access, navigate, and operate on the wrist joint through very small incisions.
What Is Wrist Arthroscopy?
A minimally invasive technique — sometimes called a "wrist scope" — that lets the surgeon access, explore, and operate on the joint through very small incisions, using a magnified camera view in place of a larger open-surgery incision.
Your orthopedic surgeon can determine whether arthroscopic or open surgery is more appropriate after evaluating your symptoms, exam findings, imaging, and the extent of joint damage. Arthroscopy may be used to diagnose or treat many joint problems through small incisions, but some injuries or advanced joint conditions may require open surgery or another procedure.
The type of anesthesia used for arthroscopic surgery depends on the joint being treated, the procedure, your health history, and your surgeon’s recommendation. Arthroscopy may be performed with general, spinal, regional, or local anesthesia depending on the case. Your care team will review the anesthesia plan with you before surgery.
Return to work or physical activity depends on the joint treated, the procedure performed, your job demands, and your rehabilitation plan. Some patients return to desk work or light activity sooner, while physically demanding jobs or sports may require a longer recovery. Your surgeon will give you specific activity restrictions and milestones during follow-up.
Many patients need physical therapy or a home exercise program after arthroscopic surgery to restore motion, strength, stability, and function. TSAOG provides on-site physical therapy, which can help coordinate recovery after orthopedic procedures when therapy is recommended.
Yes, certain medical conditions, infection risk, advanced joint damage, poor tissue quality, severe arthritis, or health factors that make anesthesia or surgery unsafe may affect whether arthroscopy is appropriate. Your surgeon will review your medical history, imaging, medications, and overall health before recommending surgery. In some cases, non-surgical care, open surgery, or joint replacement may be a better option.
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