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Understanding Joint Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat joint problems. After arthroscopy, you may be able to return to the activities you enjoy.

Source:StayWell

Date:August 14, 2003

Shoulder Arthroscopy: Conditions Treated

Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat shoulder problems. Conditions treated by shoulder arthroscopy include impingement, torn rotator cuff, stretched capsule, torn labrum, arthritis and loose bodies.

Source:StayWell

Date:August 14, 2003

Elbow Arthroscopy: Conditions Treated

Arthroscopy is used to find and treat elbow problems. These include loose bodies, bone spurs, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), and synovitis.

Source:StayWell

Date:August 14, 2003

Wrist Arthroscopy: Conditions Treated

Wrist arthroscopy is used for diagnosis. But in some cases, it is used in treatment. It works best for showing ligament tears, or damage to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) or cartilage.

Source:StayWell

Date:August 14, 2003

Knee Arthroscopy: Conditions Treated

Arthroscopy is used to find and treat knee problems. These include tears in the meniscal cartilage or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and arthritis.

Source:StayWell

Date:August 14, 2003

Ankle Arthroscopy: Conditions Treated