KARIMNAGAR, AUGUST 26, 2026: Arthroscopic surgery offers a minimally invasive “ray of hope” for treating complex shoulder and knee injuries, utilising keyhole techniques to reduce tissue damage and accelerate recovery times.
This technology enables precise repairs, including meniscus tears, ACL ligament damage, and rotator cuff tears, while providing enhanced diagnostic capabilities. The Arthroscopic procedure is advantageous as the pain, blood loss and hospitalisation required are considerably less, while recovery is faster, said Dr Sukesh Rao Sankinaeni, Orthopedician, Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad.
Talking to newsmen at Yashoda medical centre in Karimnagar town on Wednesday, Dr Sukesh said that the hospital is offering state-of-the-art shoulder arthroscopy and knee arthroscopy procedures. These minimally invasive keyhole surgeries are designed to diagnose and treat a wide array of joint problems with unprecedented precision, offering patients a faster return to their routine lifestyles, he added.
Arthroscopy utilizes tiny, pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope equipped with a high-definition camera and fibre-optic lighting. The tool projects real-time, magnified images of the internal joint space onto a monitor, allowing orthopedic surgeons to examine, diagnose, and repair delicate tissues through incisions often smaller than a buttonhole.
Dr Sukesh Rao said traditional open surgery often requires large incisions and significant disruption to surrounding muscle tissues. ‘With advanced arthroscopic techniques, we can precisely target the damaged area, preserving healthy tissue. This translates directly to less post-operative pain, a minimal risk of infection, and a significantly compressed recovery timeline for our patients’, he added.
 The benefits of shoulder and knee arthroscopy include:
Minimally invasive approach with small, millimetre-sized incisions reduces surgical trauma.
Accelerated recovery: Most patients are treated on an outpatient basis and can return home the same day.
Reduced pain and scarring: Less soft-tissue disruption results in minimal scarring and less reliance on heavy post-operative pain medications.
High diagnostic accuracy: Real-time visualisation provides clear insights that might be missed on standard imaging.
Patients experiencing persistent joint pain, stiffness, or instability are encouraged to consult with the Yashoda Hospital orthopedic specialists to explore whether arthroscopic surgery is right for them.
Yashoda hospitals are fully equipped with the latest surgical technology, modern fluid pressure management pumps, and advanced micro-instruments. Backed by a dedicated team of sports medicine experts and physical therapists, the hospital ensures a seamless continuum of care from initial diagnostic evaluation through personalised rehabilitation.
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