Joint pain is a common orthopedic concern that almost everyone deals with at some point in their lives. For some, the pain can be so severe that even medication or other nonsurgical treatments no longer provide relief. When this happens, your doctor may recommend arthroscopic surgery. While the name of the procedure may sound a…
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What Is Joint Arthroscopy?
If you’re experiencing pain, movement restrictions, and other symptoms of a joint problem that aren’t responsive to any type of nonsurgical intervention, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend an arthroscopy—a minimally invasive surgical procedure for examining, diagnosing, and treating joint problems. Here’s what you need to know about joint arthroscopy, particularly what the surgery involves and…