Arthroscopy — Keyhole Joint Surgery in Lucknow — Dr. Imran Akhtar, Lucknow

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Arthroscopy — Keyhole Joint Surgery in Lucknow

Expert arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery) for knee, shoulder and hip by Dr. Imran Akhtar. ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff repair. Day-care. Charak Hospital. Call: 0522-666-4444.

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What is Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is minimally invasive surgery using a tiny camera (2.7–4 mm) and instruments inserted through 2–3 small punctures (5–7 mm). The surgeon views the joint on a monitor and performs diagnosis and treatment. It has replaced open joint surgery for most procedures — faster recovery, less pain, smaller scars.

Arthroscopic Procedures

JointProcedureIndication
KneeACL ReconstructionComplete ACL tear causing instability
Meniscus Repair / ResectionMeniscus tear — repair younger / trimming older
Cartilage ProceduresMicrofracture, chondroplasty for cartilage damage
Synovectomy / Loose Body RemovalInflammatory arthritis, loose fragments
ShoulderRotator Cuff RepairRotator cuff tear — suture anchor reattachment
Bankart RepairRecurrent shoulder dislocation
AcromioplastyShoulder impingement syndrome
HipLabral Repair / FAI SurgeryHip labral tear, femoroacetabular impingement

Recovery After Knee Arthroscopy

Day 1
Discharge

Day-care for most. Crutches 1–3 days. Ice and elevation.

Week 1–2
Walking

Weight bearing as tolerated. Physiotherapy begins.

Week 4–6
Return to Work

Desk work. Driving. Cycling. Jogging (meniscectomy).

Month 4–6
Return to Sport

ACL: 6–9 months after completing rehabilitation criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — most knee arthroscopies are day-care procedures. Patients are discharged the same day or next morning. Spinal or general anaesthesia. 30–90 minutes depending on complexity.
2–3 tiny punctures of 5–7 mm each — virtually invisible after healing. Compared to the 10–20 cm incision of open joint surgery, arthroscopy leaves minimal scarring.
Most soft tissue knee problems are amenable to arthroscopy. Severe bone-on-bone arthritis requires joint replacement. Dr. Akhtar recommends the most appropriate approach after examination and imaging.

📍 Consult Dr. Imran Akhtar at Charak Hospital, Lucknow

  • MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics) · 14+ years · Arthroscopy & Sports Injury Specialist
  • OPD: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Fee: ₹700
  • Department of Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Hardoi Road, near Safaid Masjid, Dubagga, Lucknow – 226003
  • 📞 0522-666-4444 | Emergency: 24×7

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Days: Monday – Saturday

Timings: 10 AM – 5 PM

Fee: ₹700

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