MINIMALLY INVASIVE ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY

What is Arthroscopic Surgery?

Arthroscopy, also called arthroscopic surgery or minimally invasive surgery, is a method of diagnosing and treating joint problems that is both minimally invasive and low risk compared to traditional open surgery. Using a small, narrow tube that has a fiber-optic video camera on the end of it, an orthopedic surgeon will insert this into a small incision so that they can examine inside the joint. Everything that the camera sees is transmitted to a video monitor. Additionally, the orthopedic surgeon can perform arthroscopic surgery using small and precise instruments via additional incisions.

There are a couple major advantages that arthroscopic surgery has over traditional open surgery. First, the incision for arthroscopic surgery is much smaller, which results in far less scarring and much quicker healing times. Additionally, arthroscopic surgery has proven to have a much lower infection rate with minimal postoperative pain rate, which means less reliance on pain-reducing medications for patients.

If you’ve been searching for orthopedic doctors near you that can perform arthroscopic surgery, Mid-America Orthopedics has some of the best orthopedic doctors in Wichita, KS. Our team of dedicated orthopedic surgeons have decades of combined experience evaluating and performing joint surgery using arthroscopy.

Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons and surgical teams are here for you every step of the way, from your initial visit to post-op care. Prior to scheduling surgery, your surgeon will fully examine your injured joint to determine which treatment plan is best for you.