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Why surgeons suggest arthroscopic surgery for joint treatment?

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Arthroscopic surgery is a minimal invasive treatment option for musculoskeletal problems but it is used more on joints than on other areas. The process involves making an incision on a damage joint to insert an arthroscope to examine the damage. Subsequently, another incision is made to insert a surgical tool to carry out the repair process. It is good for: Knee: Classic open surgery is now a thing of the past as arthroscopy is a better treatment option. Every year approximately 2 million knee arthroscopies are carried out worldwide. Hip: Earlier arthroscopic surgery was used to examine unexplained hip pain but it is found to be beneficial in treating pain both in and outside hip joint. Hip conditions treated with arthroscopy include labral tears, hip washout and ligamentum teres injuries. Shoulder: Conditions like frozen shoulder, shoulder instability, removal of loose bodies and chronic tendonitis can be cured with minimal invasive surgical process and itgiv