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Continuous improvements include better instrument design, high-definition imaging, and more sophisticated repair techniques.

Arthroscopy can reduce overall healthcare costs due to its minimally invasive nature leading to shorter hospital stays, less need for rehabilitation, and quicker returns to work.

Some cases still require open surgery; also, visualization and maneuverability can be more challenging compared to open procedures.

Arthroscopy is sometimes used to assist in partial joint replacements or to address issues with existing joint prostheses.

Arthroscopy is indicated for joint pain, stiffness, swelling, injury, and diseases like osteoarthritis, among other conditions.

Using arthroscopy to visualize the inside of a joint and assess the extent of injury or disease, aiding in the diagnosis.

Small instruments used for cutting, shaving, grasping, biopsy, repair, and ablation, all of which can be inserted through an arthroscopic portal.

Less invasive than open surgery, resulting in decreased pain, reduced recovery time, lower infection risk, and minimal scarring.

Knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, and hip are frequently treated using arthroscopic techniques.

Performing surgical repair or reconstruction within a joint using arthroscopic techniques, including procedures like meniscal repair or ligament reconstruction.

While relatively safe, arthroscopy can result in complications such as infection, bleeding, blood clots, damage to blood vessels or nerves, and instrument breakage.

Involves pain management, wound care, possibly the use of braces or slings, and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.

Procedures can be performed under local, regional, or general anesthesia depending on the joint involved and the extent of the procedure.

Postoperative rehabilitation is crucial for recovery and may include physical therapy exercises to restore joint mobility, strength, and function.