Selecteer een taal Spaans Mogelijk gemaakt door 239-277-7070 HOME ABOUT PRACTICE PROVIDERS SERVICES PATIENT RESOURCES TESTIMONIALS CONTACT Arthroscopy Specialist Gardner Orthopedics Our Services Arthroscopy Tweet Gardner Orthopedics Orthopedic Surgeons located in Ft. Myers, FL Joint pain can afflict millions of Americans. Gardner Orthopedics in Fort Myers, Florida, combines their expertise and cutting-edge technology to offer state-of-the-art arthroscopy for minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the knee, elbow, shoulder, or any other joint. To better understand the cause of your joint pain and consider options for treatment, schedule an appointment with Gardner Orthopedics by phone or by booking online today. 239-277-7070 Arthroscopy Q & A What is arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a low risk, minimally invasive, camera-guided surgical procedure to inspect, diagnose, and treat conditions of a joint. It is commonly used for the: Knee Elbow Hip Shoulder Ankle Wrist When would I need arthroscopy? Inflammation, damage, or injury to a joint may require arthroscopy. Tears of the rotator cuff, meniscal cartilage, and anterior cruciate ligament are common conditions which rely on arthroscopy for diagnosis and treatment. How does arthroscopy work? Arthroscopy is usually an outpatient procedure, so you’ll be back home the same day. Upon entry to the surgical suite, you receive anesthesia. The type of anesthesia depends on the joint, condition severity, and surgical protocol. With a general anesthetic, you are asleep during the procedure. With a spinal anesthetic, injections are made into your spine for anesthesia targeted to specific body parts. With a local anesthetic, numbing agents are used directly on the site under treatment. Once anesthetized, Gardner Orthopedics’ expert surgeons make a small incision no larger than a buttonhole and insert a pencil-sized instrument. The instrument magnifies and illuminates the joint’s interior structure, transmitting the images through fiber optics to a monitor. Sterile fluid fills the joint to make it easier to see. Orthopedists use the monitor to assess the type and severity of damage with full view of the joint but with minimal invasion, and, if necessary, using specialized tools inserted via additional small incisions to repair the damage. Once the procedure is complete, incisions are dressed to optimize the healing process. Due to the precision and accuracy of treatment, little to no pain medication is needed. The wounds heal over several days while the joint usually requires several weeks for maximal recovery. Outcomes and recovery times are improved by adherence to a specific therapy and rehabilitation program. Normal life and daily activities can be resumed within a few days, while athletic activities can be resumed within weeks to months. If joint pain is preventing you from living the healthy and active life you want, arthroscopy may help. Call or go online to book a consultation with the expert physicians at Gardner Orthopedics today. WHAT WE OFFER Conditions & Treatments Arthritis more info Rotator Cuff Injury more info Fractures more info Sports Injuries more info Meniscus Tear more info Arthroscopy more info Osteoporosis more info Bunions more info Plantar Fasciitis more info Flat Feet more info Regenerative Medicine more info Foot & Ankle Injuries more info Rheumatoid Arthritis more info Hammertoes more info Hip Pain more info Shoulder Pain more info Joint Pain more info Tendonitis more info Knee Pain more info Ligament and Tendon Injury and Repair more info Restorative Anti-Aging more info Joint Replacement more info Evaluation of Painful Knee Replacements more info Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy more info View full list of conditions & treatments Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us Gardner Orthopedics, Ft. Myers, FL Phone (appointments): 239-277-7070 | Phone (general inquiries): 239-277-7070 Address: 3033 Winkler Ave., Suite 100, Ft. Myers, FL 33916 4.86/5 (124 reviews)