In this gentle procedure, the finest surgical devices and a camera only a few millimetres in size are inserted into the joint through two small incisions. In this way we can see inside your joint without making a large incision. The technique even allows surgeons to repair some types of joint problems during arthroscopy.
Areas of application for arthroscopic diagnostics and therapy:
Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint
- Elimination of bottleneck diseases of the Acromion
- Removal of calcifications
- Suture and anchor techniques for tendon Tears
- Stabilization after dislocation and instability
- Removal of a stiff shoulder
- Removal of the lateral collarbone end in case of wear and tear
- Early treatment of cartilage damage
Arthroscopy of the elbow
- Removal of calcifications and bone deposits
- Cartilage smoothing and treatment of cartilage Damage
- Stabilization after dislocation
- Removal of joint stiffness
Wrist
- Cartilage smoothing and treatment of cartilage Damage
- Suture and anchor techniques for tendon Tears
- Arthrolysis of adhesions and regaining mobility without pain
Arthroscopy of the hip
- Restoration of torn ligament parts and the joint lips
- Early treatment of cartilage damage and avoidance of artificial joint replacement
- Smoothening of the bones of the hip Joint
Arthroscopy of the knee joint
- Treatment of torn cruciate ligaments and replacement with the body's own tendons
- Therapy for meniscus tears with meniscus sutures or gentle partial removal
- Remedy cartilage defects by smoothing, cartilage-bone transfer or cultivation and transplantation of the body's own cartilage cells
- Remedy of patellar Problems
Arthroscopy of the ankle joint
- Cartilage smoothing and treatment of cartilage damage with transplantation of the body's own cartilage cells
- Treatment of necroses and bone defects
- Removal of ankle stiffness