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Arthroscopic Surgery
The last several decades have seen significant advances in the field of orthopedics. One example is arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique use to diagnose and treat joint problems.
Methodist Hospital’s orthopedic surgeons use highly specialized instruments, inserted through incisions about one-half inch in size, to reconstruct joints including knees, elbows, wrists and shoulders. Some arthroscopic procedures are used in conjunction with open procedures to make the overall procedure less invasive. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are used to lessen pain, reduce recovery time and allow you to regain the full use of your joint as soon as possible.
Knee Arthroscopy
Ligament Injuries
The most commonly torn ligament is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). A complete tear of this ligament will cause your knee to feel loose and unstable, especially with turning or pivoting motions.
Partial tears of the ACL may heal on their own, but complete tears usually require surgical reconstruction. In this procedure, a strip of tendon from your patellar tendon or hamstring muscle is used as a graft and a new ACL is constructed. When a systematic Rehabilitation and exercise program is followed after surgery, most patients recover full range of motion and ability to participate in vigorous daily activities, including sports.
Cartilage Injuries
The medial and lateral menisci are cartilage discs that provide a cushion between the two bones in your knee. Complete tears of these structures or partial tears that create frayed, loose edges can become pinched between the two bones causing extreme pain. Torn cartilage can also predispose the knee to arthritis as the cushioning effect is lost.
If surgical intervention is necessary, the surgeon will repair and/or remove the torn cartilage through the minimally invasive arthroscopic incisions. When a systematic Rehabilitation and exercise program is followed after surgery, most patients can expect to recover full range of motion and ability to participate in vigorous daily activities.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder irritation is often caused by overuse, which may lead to conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis and/or an aggravated rotator cuff.
Rotator Cuff Injuries
The rotator cuff consists of the muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder’s ball and socket joint and it is the structure most commonly injured in the shoulder. According to Methodist Hospital’s orthopedic surgeon Dr. Harry Khasigian, “Rotator cuff tears are common for anyone who does repetitive overhead activities, like tennis players and pitchers, painters or construction workers.”
Depending on the severity and location of the tear, some may heal with rest and physical therapy, while others might require arthroscopic surgery to repair the cuff and remove any loose fragments.
Opus Magnum minimally invasive procedure
Hand & Wrist Surgery
Hand surgeons can treat many problems occurring in the upper extremity. Surgery corrects conditions that require immediate care of an injury, treatment and reconstruction of old injuries, congenital problems, arthritis, infection and new growths and tumors.
Conditions that our team of experts can help you with include repetitive strain injuries, traumatic injuries, fractures, tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Whether or not your injury requires surgery, Rehabilitation is key to recovery and healing. At Methodist we have a designated Outpatient Hand Therapy clinic staffed with Certified Hand Therapists to guide your recovery.
Foot & Ankle Surgery
If your arches are too high or too low and you don’t have proper arch support, or if your shoes don’t fit properly, you may develop painful foot problems. The most common foot problem is heel pain, also known as Plantar Fasciitis. Left untreated, this painful condition can result in bone spurs which may need to be surgically removed.
Recurrent ankle sprains can damage ligaments and tendons, causing looseness and instability in your ankle. Unstable ankles are also predisposed to the formation of arthritis, leading to stiffness, pain and decreased functional mobility. If fragments of cartilage are lodged in your ankle or if bone spurs have developed, you may require surgical debridement.
Whether or not your injury requires surgery, Rehabilitation is key to recovery and healing. At Methodist we have comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, including an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, to guide you through to recovery.
To find an orthopedic surgeon near you, visit our online physician directory or call us toll-free at (888) 800-7688 for a personal referral.
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