Arthroscopy: Getting Athletes Back On Track
You don't have to be a famous athlete to undergo arthroscopic surgery. More and more, it's common for everyday folks with bone and joint problems to undergo this type of endoscopic procedure. How does it work? Simple. The inside of a joint is viewed and treated using surgical instruments placed into the joint through incisions measuring less than one-half inch.
Once the scope is inserted into a joint such as the knee, an image from inside the joint is projected onto a television screen. With a clear view of the problem, Uniontown Hospital orthopedic surgeons can insert a combination of very precise tools through several other tiny incisions to remove torn cartilage, trim torn structures or do other procedures. Most arthroscopic procedures require no more than 2-4 incisions.
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