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Basic Arthroscopy 101

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Published on Sunday, 30 August 2009 02:07

Written by Anne Moss Rogers

---by Vic Goradia, M.D., 804-452-1635, Chester, Virginia

Basic Arthroscopy 101

Arthroscopic surgery requires the use of a small specialized pencil sized fiber optic camera. This camera can be inserted into various joints using one or more quarter inch incisions.

The instrument for Minimally-invasive arthroscopic Surgery

Common arthroscopic operations are for tendonitis, tears of the rotator cuff, for reconstructive arthroscopic repair of ligaments, and tears of cartilage.

Orthopedic surgeons use this technology to treat conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee & ankle joints.

Most of the procedures are performed with the patient receiving general anesthesia (put to sleep) but in some cases a local anesthesia can be used. As technology has improved, specialized equipment and techniques have been developed to allow some surgeons to perform complex surgeries with an arthroscope. These more complicated arthroscopic procedures require additional training, experience and technical expertise.

Choosing an Arthroscopic Surgeon

Besides extensive fellowship training, arthroscopic surgeons are members of professional groups. These societies and associations often require members to demonstrate scientific leadership, participate in teaching, active research and a follow through of continuing education. See below for links to organizations related to sports med and arthroscopy.

Dr. Goradia has been performing arthroscopic surgery since 1994 and received his fellowship training in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery at the Union Memorial Sports Medicine Clinic in Baltimore in 1998. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America AANA and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

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