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Arthroscopic Debridement

Arthroscopic Debridement Specialist in Chesapeake, Suffolk, Virginia Beach

Arthroscopic debridement is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat osteoarthritis caused by an injury or damage to the articular cartilage of the knee joint resulting in restricted motion of the knee. Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center provides diagnosis and arthroscopic debridement surgery in Chesapeake, Suffolk, Virginia Beach. Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center also provides the highest level of care during and after the surgery. Contact Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center’s office for an appointment today!

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a most common form of arthritis which affects the articular cartilage (tissue covering the ends of the bones) of the knee and also other joints such as shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot. The articular cartilage cushions the joint so that there is smooth and pain-free movement between the bones in the joint. In this condition the articular cartilage is completely worn off, as a result, the ends of the bones rub against each other causing pain and inflammation.

Other symptoms include the restricted motion of the knee, stiffness in the muscles, and redness and warmth around the joint.

Your surgeon will perform a physical examination to look for joint swelling, tenderness, and limited range of motion. X-ray of the affected joint may be taken to see the loss of joint space.

If conservative treatment such as medications and physical therapy does not provide relief then surgery may be considered as the last treatment option.

Arthroscopic Debridement

Arthroscopic debridement or a clean-up is a surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope. In this procedure, the cartilage or the bone that is damaged is removed using surgical instruments and the edges of the articular cartilage that are rough will be smoothened. A washout or joint lavage is done using a special tool to spray jets of fluid to wash and suck out to remove the remaining debris around the joint. After lavage, any remaining loose bodies or fragments are removed. Debridement helps to reduce pain and slows down the progression of arthritis. If you still observe pain and other symptoms because of the underlying cause of arthritis, debridement procedure may be repeated. After undergoing arthroscopic debridement procedure you may return to your sports and other activities much faster in comparison to the other traditional procedures.

If you would like to have additional information on the treatment of various knee conditions or would like to learn more about arthroscopic debridement, please contact Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, serving the communities of Chesapeake, Suffolk, Virginia Beach.

  • The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Association of Hand Surgery
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Virginia Orthopaedic Society, Sentara
  • Sentara
  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
  • 5801 Harbour View Blvd
    Suite 200
    Suffolk, VA 23435

    Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  • 501 Discovery Drive
    Chesapeake, VA 23320

    Monday-Friday
    8am-5pm

  • 150 Burnett’s Way
    Suite 100
    Suffolk, VA 23434

    Monday-Friday 8am-5pm