Arthroscopic Surgery
An arthroscopic procedure, or arthroscopy, is a minimally invasive surgical technique used for diagnosing and treating joint conditions. What makes these minimally invasive procedures possible is the use of a tiny fiber-optic camera called an arthroscope. The arthroscope camera allows our board-certified orthopedic specialists to see your joints and joint condition in great detail.
Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery Near You
The board-certified doctors at Trinity Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists specialize in arthroscopic surgery, giving our patients the option for a less invasive yet still highly effective treatment. Our team of orthopedic specialists is proud to offer a wide range of arthroscopic procedures to patients with joint conditions, including the following:
The rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons responsible for holding the shoulder in place. The rotator cuff allows us to get a full range of motion in our shoulders, like reaching up high above our heads and down low to the ground. This group of muscles can often be injured due to overuse or when falling on an outstretched hand.
When steroid injections and other nonsurgical orthopedic treatments aren’t working the way they should, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery may be necessary. During this procedure, your orthopedic specialist will make a small incision through which they will place an arthroscope and repair torn tendons or muscles.
To learn more about your surgery, we encourage you to call us at (210) 481-1700 to schedule your private consultation.
When a patient dislocates their shoulder, the head of the humerus bone partially or completely comes out of its place from the socket. This can often occur as a result of a sports injury. When the shoulder dislocates, it often tears or injures the glenoid labrum, or the socket structure of the ball and socket joint.
To repair the glenoid labrum following a shoulder dislocation, it may be recommended for you to receive a minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. Throughout this surgery, your orthopedic specialist will use an arthroscope to guide them in repairing the ball and socket shoulder joint.
To learn more about your labral repair surgery, we encourage you to call us at (210) 481-1700 to schedule your private consultation.
A biceps tendon surgery is sometimes needed when you tear or injure the tendon that connects your bicep muscle to your shoulder. While this is often a painful injury, some of our patients may not realize their biceps tendon is damaged. Some indicators your biceps tendon may be damaged include:
- You have shoulder pain that’s resistant to rest and medication.
- You hear a snapping or popping noise from your upper arm.
- You feel cramps in your upper arm when carrying heavy objects.
- You notice a large bulge in your upper arm.
- You can’t rotate your arm, so that your palm is facing up.
To repair your biceps tendon, arthroscopic surgery will likely be necessary. Throughout this procedure, your orthopedic surgeon will use minimally invasive techniques to repair your biceps tendon and restore the function of your upper arm.
To learn more about your biceps tendon surgery, we encourage you to call us at (210) 481-1700 and schedule a private consultation with our board-certified doctors.
Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is located in the center of your knee. A partial or total tear of this ligament is often very painful. ACL tears are commonly a result of a sports injury and often accompanied by injuries to the collateral ligaments, joint capsule, articular cartilage, or the menisci (cartilage pads).
An ACL tear will require minimally invasive surgery with the use of an arthroscope. Following your surgery, we may recommend physical and occupational therapy to help you return to your pre-injury condition.
To learn more about your ACL repair surgery, we encourage you to call us at (210) 481-1700 and schedule a one-on-one consultation with our board-certified doctors.
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the ligament that runs along the back of your knee and is responsible for keeping your thigh bone connected to the bones of your lower leg. This ligament works to keep your knee bending smoothly and helps you bear weight on your legs. Like ACL tears, PCL tears are often caused by a sports injury.
Your PCL tear will likely require minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for repair. Following your surgery, we may recommend physical and occupational therapy until you regain your full range of motion and can bear your body weight on your leg again.
To learn more about your PCL repair surgery, we encourage you to call us at (210) 481-1700 and schedule a consultation with our board-certified orthopedic specialists.
The meniscus is a c-shaped rubbery structure that acts as a shock absorber in the knee. The meniscus can be injured in the event it is twisted, turned, or torn. Although painful, it is common for our patients to tear their meniscus due to an accidental injury or sports injury.
To repair your meniscus, we often recommend minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. This surgery requires small incisions to be made around the knee and avoids invasive surgical techniques to provide patients with a relatively short recovery period.
To learn more about your meniscus surgery, we encourage you to call us at (210) 481-1700 and schedule a private consultation with our board-certified orthopedic professionals.
Cartilage is the smooth, rubber-like tissue that pads the spaces in between bones and joints to prevent bones from rubbing up against one another. Cartilage degeneration can happen as a result of overuse or aging and is often painful for our patients. Our board-certified orthopedic specialists may recommend arthroscopic surgery to repair and restore deteriorated cartilage in your joints.
To learn more about your cartilage repair and restoration, we encourage you to call us at (210) 481-1700 and schedule a one-on-one consultation with our board-certified doctors.
Arthroscopic Surgery in San Antonio, TX
Arthroscopic surgery allows our patients to get the treatment they need with a shorter downtime and recovery period. For more information about your condition and how you can benefit from arthroscopic surgery, call Trinity Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists at (210) 481-1700 or schedule an appointment with us online using our convenient online appointment request form. We are proud to serve patients in San Antonio, Boerne, and the neighboring communities in Texas.
