Arthroscopy (also known as arthroscopic surgery) is a popular and common surgical technique utilizing a special endoscope known as an arthroscope to examine and repair damage to the interior of a joint.  Instead of surgically exposing or opening a joint, only two small incisions need to be made, one for the arthroscope to enable the surgeon to see inside the joint and one for the tiny surgical instruments.  Because there is less trauma to the connecting tissue, the arthroscopic surgery technique can significantly reduce improve recovery time and the success of the surgery.

OPA Surgeons Performing Arthroscopy

   Eugene Chang, M.D.
   Marc Kornmesser, M.D.
   Robert Hall, M.D.
   Christopher Manion, M.D.

Common procedures utilizing arthroscopy include:

   Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
   Cartilage micro fracturing
   Meniscus repair
   Shoulder procedures
   Wrist and elbow procedures
   Ankle procedures
   Hip procedures  

Links to Medical Libraries
Click on the links below to find detailed information on arthroscopy, arthroscopic surgery and more.

   AAOS: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
   NLM: National Library of Medicine