Shoulder pain, restricted movement, and palpable tenderness are signs of a rotator cuff injury, which can make simple tasks like opening a door painfully impossible. Read about rotator cuff problems, how they happen, and the treatments that help.
Minimally invasive knee arthroscopic surgery has proven beneficial for patients with knee problems where surgery is recommended. Since arthroscopy requires smaller incisions, it doesn’t cause much damage to the surrounding soft tissues, reduces blood loss, decreases hospital stay and risk of complications. All these factors make recovery quicker and complete.
Clinical scenarios, in which arthroscopic surgery may be suitable, include –
When osteoarthritis is present, the decision for arthroscopic surgery is made by the treating orthopedic surgeon –
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