Conservative and non-surgical treatments are typically the first line of defense against hip pain. However, you may need hip arthroscopy when these methods fail to provide relief, especially if your condition is severe. Surgery may sound intimidating, but hip arthroscopy can provide significant pain relief and help you get back to your regular activities….
Arthroscopy
What Is an Example of an Arthroscopic Surgery?
It is always ideal to avoid surgery if you need treatment for a painful or debilitating musculoskeletal condition, such as joint pain. Your orthopedist or sports doctor will first likely try alternative methods, such as prescription medication, physical therapy, joint injections (which are administered by your orthopedic doctor), and other rehabilitative or alternative therapies. However,…
Conditions Treated with Arthroscopy
If you are feeling constant or intermittent pain in one or more of your joints, it can be tempting to hope that the problem will go away on its own with some rest. In some cases, it does, but joint pain can also indicate a chronic problem that warrants medical attention. Fortunately, there are various…
What Is a Shoulder Arthroscopy?
Your shoulder’s ability to move in many directions and carry great loads gives your arm stability, mobility, and strength. Because we often use our shoulders, the risk of stress and injury is high. Wear-and-tear injuries as well as diseases may develop and stretch or rupture the shoulder tendons, ligaments, and muscles, causing weakness, instability, and…
Recovery from Shoulder Arthroscopy
Playing sports, cooking, driving, and pretty much every single daily activity employs the use of your shoulders. However, the shoulder’s mobility and usefulness also make it prone to instability and injuries. Chronic shoulder pain, stiffness, arthritis, and limited mobility can now be resolved with minimally invasive surgical repair. Today, orthopedic surgeons can examine your shoulder…