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For patients and families

Facing an arthroscopy, or just researching one? Plain-language guides on what it is, what to expect, and how recovery really goes.

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For clinicians and surgeons

Techniques, evidence-based indications, and what is new in the field, from needle arthroscopy to orthobiologics.

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Arthroscopy by joint

Where keyhole surgery is used

KneeMeniscus, cartilage and ligament procedures.

ShoulderRotator cuff, labrum, impingement, instability.

HipImpingement and labral work, expanding indications.

AnkleImpingement, loose bodies and cartilage lesions.

Why keyhole surgery

Smaller incisions

Keyhole portals mean less tissue disruption than open surgery, and usually smaller scars.

Often day-case

Many arthroscopies are done as day surgery, so most people go home the same day.

A clear view inside

A high-definition camera lets the surgeon see and treat inside the joint in fine detail.

Used across many joints

Knee and shoulder are most common, with growing use in hip, ankle, wrist and elbow.

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9 Jul 2026

Arthroscopy for Athletes: When It Helps and When It Doesn’t

A practical guide to sports injuries treated with arthroscopy, what results to expect, and when rehab or other care may be better.

By Arthroscopy Mauritius

Technology and Instrumentation Trends Shaping Arthroscopy

For clinicians

18 Jun 2026

Technology and Instrumentation Trends Shaping Arthroscopy

From 4K optics and single-use scopes to all-suture anchors, energy devices, and the sustainability debate, a grounded review of the tools changing arthroscopic practice and how to adopt them wisely.

By Arthroscopy Mauritius

Clear, accurate information reviewed for general consensus. Always speak to your own surgeon about your situation.

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WristLigament and cartilage assessment and repair.

ElbowLoose bodies, stiffness and impingement.

Arthroscopy Across Joints: Hip, Ankle, Wrist, and Elbow

For clinicians

17 Jun 2026

Arthroscopy Across Joints: Hip, Ankle, Wrist, and Elbow

Keyhole surgery now reaches far beyond the knee and shoulder. A clinician-focused tour of expanding indications and technical demands in the hip, ankle, wrist, and elbow.

By Arthroscopy Mauritius

What Is New in Arthroscopy: Current Advances Worth Watching

For clinicians

16 Jun 2026

What Is New in Arthroscopy: Current Advances Worth Watching

Needle and office-based arthroscopy, 4K and single-use optics, orthobiologics, all-suture anchors, and day-case pathways are reshaping the field. Here is where each advance genuinely stands today.

By Arthroscopy Mauritius

Best Practices in Modern Arthroscopy: Selection, Evidence, and Judgment

For clinicians

15 Jun 2026

Best Practices in Modern Arthroscopy: Selection, Evidence, and Judgment

The biggest gains in arthroscopy now come from disciplined patient selection, honest evidence appraisal, and tissue preservation rather than new hardware. A practical look at what good modern practice involves.

By Arthroscopy Mauritius

Risks, safety, and questions to ask your surgeon before arthroscopy

For patients

14 Jun 2026

Risks, safety, and questions to ask your surgeon before arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is generally very safe, but no surgery is risk free. An honest look at the risks, realistic expectations, and a clear list of questions to ask your surgeon before you decide.

By Arthroscopy Mauritius