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...

Two Common Shoulder Injuries That Can Be Treated with Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder injuries are common because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Nonsurgical treatment options like rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy treat the majority of shoulder injuries. Serious shoulder injuries that do not respond to nonsurgical treatment may require surgical intervention. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is more advanced and effective than ever. Many surgeries that were once performed using a large open incision are now performed arthroscopically, which translates to less postoperative pain and a quicker recovery. Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Specialist  have extensive experience and training in performing the latest technology for shoulder arthroscopic procedures such as; Rotator Cuff Repair The rotator cuff is four muscles and tendons that attach to the top of the shoulder. The rotator cuff is import...