Sports injuries are divided into two broad categories, acute and chronic injuries. Acute injuries happen suddenly, such as when a person falls, receives a blow, or twists a joint, while chronic injuries usually result from overuse of one area of the body and develop gradually over time.
An arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery used to diagnose and treat problems with joints. It's most commonly used on the knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, wrists and hips. The equipment used during an arthroscopy is very small, so only small cuts in the skin are needed. This means it has some advantages over traditional, "open" surgery including: less pain after the operation. faster healing time. lower risk of infection. you can often go home the same day. you may be able to return to normal activities more quickly.
arthroscopy to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of a number of joint disorders, primarily those that involve the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip and wrist. Arthroscopy is used to treat the following conditions: