'Innovative Surgery for Pain-Free Movement' Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which a doctor uses a small camera (arthroscope) to look inside a joint to diagnose and treat problems. This procedure is mainly performed for joints like the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and hip. When is arthroscopy needed? You may need arthroscopy in the following situations: If you have persistent joint pain for many days and other treatments like physiotherapy, medicines, injections, etc., have not helped. If there is swelling in the joint that occurs repeatedly and doesn't go away. If you experience grinding, clicking, locking, or catching in the joint. If your joint gets locked, meaning you can't move it. If you have a ligament tear or meniscus tear – commonly seen in knees. If there's cartilage damage. If the diagnosis is unclear – and X-ray or MRI does not provide a clear picture. When should you undergo arthroscopy? When non-surgical treatments have failed. When the condition affects your daily life – making it hard to sit, stand, walk, or do household/work tasks. When the doctor recommends it based on MRI results, which may clearly show the need for arthroscopy. If you have had a recent injury (such as a sports injury or fall) and immediate treatment is necessary. Benefits of arthroscopy: Smaller incision (cut). Less pain. Faster recovery. Lower risk of infection. In some cases, same-day discharge is possible.