Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Arthroscopic surgery is a method of viewing or performing surgery on a joint by use of an arthroscope, which consists of a tube, a lens, and a light source utilizing fiber optics to visualize the surgical area.  In Panama, as elsewhere, arthroscopic surgery is used to look inside of an ailing joint to understand the cause of your symptoms.

If you are having problems with your knee, for example, your surgeon may use arthroscopic surgery to look at the tendons and ligaments for damage.  If the symptoms are in your knee or ankle, your surgeon may be using arthroscopic surgery to discover tears in cartilages or ligaments.  In addition, he or she might be looking for pieces of bone or indications of arthritis. 

Preparing for surgery is almost always unsettling.  From dealing with your symptoms, to choosing a surgeon, to worrying about the cost, it can be stressful. However, at Hospital Punta Pacifica in Panama City, Panama, we will make every attempt to make your arthroscopic surgery as be stress-free as possible.

The Procedure

The arthroscope inserts into an opening about the size of a pen and uses a fiber optic camera. The Surgeon will insert the arthroscope through one or two tiny cuts around your injured shoulder. He or she uses it to look inside the joint and assess the exact problem, looking at the entire structure: ligaments, tendons and the Rotator Cuff.  After the surgery, the incisions will be closed with tapes or sutures.  After this procedure, your surgeon will discuss with you any further procedures you may need.  For your surgeon in Panama, arthroscopic shoulder surgery is the best way to get a direct view of the inside of this joint and of the tendons around it.