Arthroscopy
Orthopedic surgeons at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore specialize in treatment options for the surgical repair of joint conditions. Mercy offers surgical expertise in arthroscopy, open reduction internal fixation, open repair and arthroplasty (joint replacement).
What is Arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure during which a camera, light and surgical instruments are inserted through tiny incisions. Orthopedic surgeons perform arthroscopy to examine and treat joint conditions. Arthroscopy can be performed on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, knee or hip to treat ligament, cartilage and bone injuries.
Who should receive Arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy may be the beneficial for patients who have the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Rotator cuff tears
- Impingement
- Triangular fibrocartilage (TFCC) tears
- Joint scarring or inflammation
- Ankle fractures, sprains or impingement
When is Arthroscopy the best option?
Arthroscopy can be the best treatment option for:
- Repair and reconstruction of ligament and cartilage tears
- Debridement, or removal, of loose bodies, bone spurs or bone chips in the joints
- Shoulder stabilization
The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital at Mercy combines surgical expertise and advanced technologies to offer renowned Centers focused on a full range of bone and joint conditions, injury care, joint preservation and orthopedic reconstruction surgery.