BMJ: Arthroscopic capsular shift surgery in patients with atraumatic shoulder joint instability: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial Arthroscopic capsular shift surgery in patients with atraumatic shoulder joint instability: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial BMJ: High or low return to sport rates following hip arthroscopy is a matter of definition? High or low return to sport rates following hip arthroscopy is a matter of definition? Arthroscopic surgery is a common, minimally invasive procedure that doctors use to diagnose and treat joint problems โ€” most often in the knee, shoulder, or wrist.

Understanding the Context

Arthroscopy (also called arthroscopic or keyhole surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope, an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. Arthroscopic procedures can be performed during ACL reconstruction. Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment and diagnosis of joint conditions. This procedure may not be suitable for people with certain conditions, such as...

Key Insights

Arthroscopic techniques for joints all over the body are one of the biggest advances in modern orthopaedic surgery. New uses and improvements keep coming up, giving patients faster recovery times and less invasive treatment options.