Common problems and symptoms
- Joint pain, clicking or locking not explained by simple sprain
- Mechanical symptoms — catching, giving-way or sudden locking
- Persistent swelling after activity
- Limited movement following an injury
When to see an orthopaedic specialist
Consider arthroscopic assessment when joint symptoms persist despite conservative care, or when mechanical symptoms such as locking or instability suggest internal joint damage.
Diagnosis and evaluation
Arthroscopy is both a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. Before surgery, examination and MRI help identify the likely problem; the procedure then confirms the diagnosis visually and treats the cause in the same setting.
Treatment options
Non-surgical care
- Physiotherapy and activity modification first for most soft-tissue irritation
- Medications and supervised rehabilitation
- Injections in selected cases
Surgical treatment
- Knee arthroscopy for meniscus and cartilage problems
- Shoulder arthroscopy for instability and rotator cuff repair
- Arthroscopic ligament reconstruction
- Joint debridement and arthrolysis
Recovery and rehabilitation
Because arthroscopy uses small incisions, post-operative pain and scarring are usually limited. Many procedures allow early movement and a return to light activity within days to weeks, with rehabilitation guiding the return to full function.
Orthopaedic care in Dibrugarh, Assam
Arthroscopic surgery is available locally in Dibrugarh, so patients in Assam can access keyhole joint procedures and follow-up rehabilitation without prolonged travel.