Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure performed by an orthopedic surgeon to examine, diagnose and treat damage that has occurred to a joint in the body.
The examination of the interior of a joint is done by using an arthroscope or “scope” – a flexible, fiber-optic tube with a small camera that is connected to a monitor. This allows a surgeon to see a magnified view of your joint.
Specially designed arthroscopic surgical tools are also used to perform different types of minimally invasive joint surgery.
Arthroscopy has a number of advantages, which makes it the preferred surgical method over traditional open surgery whenever possible. Several advantages include:
Some patients get back to their normal activity in a few days or weeks. Athletes and other people in good physical condition may return to athletic activities in a few weeks, under the care of their healthcare provider.
How long it takes to recover after an arthroscopy can vary. This can depend on a number of factors, such as:
The post-surgical physical rehabilitation program at Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation is designed to help patients recover faster after arthroscopic surgery. There are many therapy techniques that may be involved in your post-surgical rehab, and therapeutic exercises are one commonly used therapy technique.
Patients who have had or are planning to have arthroscopic surgery can find effective physical therapy from our Physical Therapy team. We can develop a post-surgical rehab program that’s designed to address your unique needs. Our physical therapists can also provide pre-surgical rehab that can help you better prepare your body for surgery.
