Knee
Surgical procedure by which the internal structure of the joint is examined for diagnosis and / or treatment using a mini-camera that allows joint observation and treatment of the present lesions.
Surgeons such as Dr. Henrique Jones, orthopedic surgeons, perform on an outpatient basis (or with a day's stay) which means that patients can usually return home after the procedure.
The arthroscopic technique involves inserting the arthroscope, a small tube containing optical fibers and lenses, through a small incision in the skin so the joints can be examined. The arthroscopic is connected to a video camera and the interior of the joint can be seen on the television screen. The size of the arthroscope varies according to the size of the joint to be examined.
For example the examined knee with arthroscope which is approximately 5 millimeters in diameter. There are arthroscopes with dimensions ranging from 0.5 mm in diameter to examine smaller joints such as the wrist
If other procedures are performed, besides examining the joint, the arthroscopic surgery allows numerous procedures done in this way. Arthroscopic surgery causes less impact on tissue when compared to traditional surgery, resulting in a lower level of pain from a faster recovery.
