WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY OVER OPEN SURGERY ?

Arthroscopy is a blood less surgery. It has very less morbidity compared to open joint surgery. This has resulted in less pain and stiffness, fewer complications, decreased length (if any) of hospitalization as most of the arthroscopic procedures are done as Day care surgery. The small incisions are closed by single stitch and most of patients are discharged walking same evening of surgery and has faster recovery times.