After Ankle Arthroscopy

After ankle arthroscopy, your joint may be swollen, painful, and stiff. Recovery times can vary. Your surgeon will tell you when to resume activity.

Shoulder Arthroscopy: Conditions Treated

Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat shoulder problems. Conditions treated by shoulder arthroscopy include impingement, torn rotator cuff, stretched capsule, torn labrum, arthritis, and loose bodies.

Wrist Arthroscopy: Conditions Treated

Wrist arthroscopy is used for diagnosis and treatment. It works best for showing ligament tears, damage to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC), or joint cartilage.

Knee Arthroscopy: Conditions Treated

Arthroscopy is used to find and treat knee problems. These include tears in the meniscal cartilage, joint loose bodies, or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.

Anatomy of the Ear

This helpful article and diagram explain how all the parts of the ear work together.

Common Middle Ear Problems

Your middle ear may have been injured or infected recently. Over time, certain growths or bone disease can also harm the middle ear. Left untreated, these problems often lead to lifelong hearing loss. Read on to learn more.