Arthroscopy, a paraclinical examination

Arthroscopy is an invasive investigation which allows good visualization of the articular space ajutorulul arthroscope. Arthroscope consists of a fiber optic endoscope, an instrument that is inserted directly into the joint through a small incision in the skin. Arthroscopy gives the doctor the opportunity to inspect the articular surfaces and surrounding soft tissue: ligaments and cartilage.
The introduction of endoscopic instruments allow not only for diagnostic examination of the interior joints, and treating joint damage or removal of foreign body free in the joint space without severely traumatize surrounding tissues, and monitoring the evolution of joint diseases or monitoring treatment effectiveness. Arthroscopy is applied to the large joints, but mainly in the heel, knee and shoulder. It can be used for viewing the balance, elbow or wrist.

Is inserted into the joint through a small incision, a thin tube equipped with a video camera and a source of light. The obtained images are enlarged and can be watched on a monitor. They also collected tissue samples for biopsy. If used as a therapeutic method will be through small incisions necessary to introduce some additional tools.
As an open surgical procedure, arthroscopy provides a good view of the joint, but unlike these other shows the following benefits:
- is less traumatic is less painful
- is cheaper
- allows fast recovery
- can be performed in outpatients, without requiring patient hospitalization.

The efficacy of VISCOSEAL after surgery:
Recovery progresses through the removal of the inner joint irrigation and replacement of synovial fluid solution. Reduces postoperative pain restoring the protective layer synovial membrane, joint mobility by providing lubricating properties, elasticity and viscosity due to hyaluronic acid obtained by bacterial fermentation.

VISCOSEAL is a unique product in the world used after Arthroscopy surgery.