Arthroscopy at Metro Hospital, India

Minimally invasive answers for complex joint problems

Overview

Joint pain or restricted movement can stem from traumatic injuries, degenerative disease, or congenital abnormalities. Arthroscopy—a key‑hole surgical technique—lets Metro Hospital’s orthopaedic team look inside the joint, diagnose the exact cause, and correct it in the same sitting, all through cuts hardly larger than a centimetre.

Introduced worldwide in the 1960s and refined ever since, arthroscopy now replaces many traditional “open” operations. Smaller incisions mean less bleeding, minimal muscle damage, and a faster return to everyday life.

Why Arthroscopy?

Traditional Open Surgery	Arthroscopy
8–15 cm incision, higher soft‑tissue trauma	2‑3 portals, each 0.5–1 cm
Hospital stay 2–4 days	Mostly day‑care procedure
Longer rehabilitation	Desk work in ~1 week, sports in 4–6 weeks
Higher infection risk	Reduced by limited exposure

Conditions We Treat

• Knee: meniscal tears, ACL/PCL ruptures, cartilage defects, synovitis
• Shoulder: rotator‑cuff tears, dislocations, impingement, frozen shoulder release
• Hip & Ankle: labral tears, loose bodies, impingement syndromes
• Wrist & Elbow: ligament injuries, ganglion excision, osteochondral lesions

Diagnostic Pathway at Metro

1. Detailed clinical assessment by fellowship‑trained orthopaedic surgeons
2. Digital imaging – X‑ray, 3‑Tesla MRI or multi‑slice CT as required
3. Dynamic ultrasound for tendon or ligament evaluation
4. Decision point: if imaging is inconclusive or repair is anticipated, arthroscopy is scheduled
5. Pre‑operative optimisation – anaesthesia review, physiotherapy briefing, same‑day blood tests

The Procedure – What to Expect

Step	What Happens
Anaesthesia	General, spinal, or regional block based on joint & patient profile
Portals created	Two or three 5 mm skin punctures
Arthroscope inserted	Pencil‑thin camera projects HD images to a 4K monitor
Targeted repair	Mini‑instruments trim, stitch, graft or debride damaged tissue
Closure	Portals closed with a single suture or steri‑strip; sterile dressing applied
Duration	30 min – 2 hours, depending on complexity

Recovery & Rehabilitation

• Discharge: 4–6 hours post‑procedure for most patients
• Pain control: oral analgesics; rarely a nerve block pump for 24 h
• Incision care: keep dressings dry for 48 h; shower thereafter
• Physiotherapy: starts same day with range‑of‑motion drills; progressive strengthening over 4–6 weeks
• Return to work:
  • Desk job – 5–7 days
  • Light manual – 3–4 weeks
  • High‑impact sports – 8–12 weeks (surgeon‑guided)

Note: Complex reconstructions (e.g., multi‑ligament knee) may need a longer brace period and supervised rehab.

Why Metro Hospital for Arthroscopy?

• Next‑gen video arthroscopes as small as 0.5 mm for wrist & paediatric cases
• Dedicated laminar‑flow OT suites cutting infection risk below 0.5 %
• On‑site 3D printing lab for custom guides and graft blocks
• Integrated rehab gym staffed by sports physiotherapists & occupational therapists
• Transparent, affordable packages with cashless tie‑ups across major insurers

Take the First Step

Persistent joint pain shouldn’t control the way you move or live your life. Book a consultation with Metro Hospital’s arthroscopy team and discover how key‑hole surgery can restore comfort, confidence, and mobility—often in a single day.

Call: +91 844 766 6333| Email: info@metrohospitals.com

FAQs

Q1: Will I have visible scars after a Metro Arthroscopy procedure?

A: Unlike traditional open surgeries that leave 10–15 cm scars, Metro’s key-hole technique utilizes “portals” roughly the size of a pencil tip (5 mm). Once healed, these marks are often nearly invisible, looking more like tiny freckles than surgical scars.

Q2: Can I travel or drive back to Noida/Jaipur immediately after discharge?

A: While most patients are discharged within 4–6 hours, we recommend having a companion drive you home. For outstation patients traveling back to cities like Jaipur or Faridabad, it is best to rest for 24 hours before long-distance travel to minimize any localized swelling.

Q3: How does Metro Hospital ensure a zero-infection rate for joint surgeries?

A: We utilize dedicated Laminar-Flow Operation Theatres equipped with HEPA filters that constantly purify the air, keeping our infection risk below 0.5%. This environment is significantly safer than standard multi-purpose operating rooms.

Q4: Is Arthroscopy only for sports injuries, or can it treat Age-Related Arthritis?

A: While famous for ACL/PCL sports repairs, Arthroscopy is highly effective for seniors to remove “loose bodies,” trim torn cartilage (meniscus), or perform “joint debridement” to delay the need for a total joint replacement.

Q5: What happens if the surgeon finds more damage than expected during the procedure?

A: This is a major advantage of our 4K HD Imaging systems. The surgeon can perform a real-time “Diagnostic Sweep” of the joint. If additional damage is found, it can often be repaired in the same sitting without requiring a second surgery.