Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive, keyhole technique that lets a surgeon see inside a joint with a small camera and repair the damage through incisions only a few millimetres long, avoiding the large cut of open surgery. It is used to treat the torn cartilage, ligaments and tendons that cause pain, locking, catching or instability in the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and wrist, and it is the standard of care for many sports and overuse injuries. Because the openings are tiny, recovery is faster, pain is less and the scar is minimal, which is why patients often travel abroad to have it done by experienced arthroscopic and sports surgeons. The short procedure and quick early recovery fit neatly into a planned medical trip with clear milestones before flying home.