Dr Kirthi Paladugu

Arthroscopic Surgery Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure during which the internal structure of a joint is examined for the diagnosis and treatment of problems inside the joint. In arthroscopic examination, a small incision is made in the patient’s skin through which pencil-sized instruments that have a small lens and lighting system (arthroscope) are passed. Arthroscope magnifies and illuminates the structures of the joint with the light that is transmitted through fiber optics. It is attached to a television camera and the interior of the joint is seen on the television monitor. Arthroscopic examination of joints is helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions: Inflammation: Synovitis, the inflammation of the lining of the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or ankle Acute or chronic injury: Injuries to the shoulder, knee and wrist joint such as cartilage tears, tendon tears, carpal tunnel syndrome Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis caused by cartilage loss in a join...

Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction: The widespread use of technology has brought in a gigantic transformation in the field of medical sciences and healthcare. Technology has even made it possible for doctors to treat their patients in a virtual environment. The many inceptions that took birth in the surgical field have supplemented to the benefits of the patients. One such origination that constituted to the knee related surgeries is the Arthroscopic Surgery. The knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique, that allows orthopedic surgeons to assess the injury (joint) and repair any injuries without needing to fully open the joint. ACL Injury: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects your shin bone (tibia) to your thigh bone (femur). The ACL is one of a pair of ligaments in the middle of the knee joint, responsible for providing stability. A tear of this ligament can cause your knee to give way during physical activity.  It is a very strong ligament but...