Arthroscopy and Orthopedics: a Powerful Combination
Arthroscopy, a practice that started in Japan in the 1920's and evolved
with modern technology, has been used to treat millions of patients with joint,
muscle, cartilage and bone injuries. The
benefits it has over open surgery are impressive.
No
Direct Sight Needed: Just a Small Pair of Lens
One of the main reasons arthroscopy and orthopedics work so well together
is because of the tool that gives arthroscopy its name, the arthroscope. This tool – a fiber optic camera – replaces
the need for the surgeon to see the source of the problem directly. It slips through a small open hole in the
body and acts as a small pair of eyes.
This means that the surgeon can look at a screen that accurately depicts
what's occurring inside the patient and not have to make direct contact. In other words, a large open cut isn't
needed. Usually, only a small incision
is needed to insert fine microscopic instruments.
Joints
Move More
Although a large surgical cut isn't good in any case, it's especially
hindering with orthopedic surgery. The
reason a small cut is preferred over a larger one in orthopedics is because
there's a lot of movement in the body areas orthopedics deal with.
Think about it: knees, elbows, hips, ankles, shoulders and other actively
moving body parts. Because it's
especially hard to keep these areas from moving – because that's what they do,
move! – the healing process becomes more drawn out after open surgery. With open surgery, it's easier for tears to
occur in these areas since they are naturally attracted to movement.
Think in comparison to open heart surgery. The chest area doesn't move like joint
treated in orthopedics. It remains
stationary and doesn't swing like an arm or leg. Open surgery is more conducive when dealing
with areas like the chest, but, as mentioned above, hindering to areas prone to
movement.
If you're having joint pain or muscle and bone problems, the orthopedics
in Oklahoma City performed by the expert team at Summit Medical
Center can help. Call 405-359-2400
or contact us
online.
Labels: Orthopedics in Oklahoma City
posted by Summit Medical Center @ 7:58 AM
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