According to experts, this innovative approach, which is a first for the city, promises to save patients from the risks associated with traditional open surgery.
The department recently carried out a successful arthroscopic procedure on a 20-year-old man, Himanshu Singh, who was suffering from the condition for three years. Despite prior consultation with orthopedic specialists, the disease remained unknown.
Professor Abhishek Saini, Faculty of Sports Medicine, said the synovium, the lining of the hip joint, normally secretes fluid to lubricate the joint and facilitate smooth movement. However, in synovial chondromatosis, malfunction of the synovium leads to the development of abnormal cartilage, which may become loose and form pebble-like structures.
Patients suffering from this condition often suffer from sudden, unbearable pain in the joints, and face difficulties in performing routine activities such as sitting cross-legged or walking.
Unfortunately, conventional X-rays do not always detect this condition resulting in misdiagnosis.
Additionally, traditional open surgery for this disease can jeopardize the blood supply of the hip, potentially leading to the need for joint replacement in the future.
“Arthroscopy allows surgeons to see and operate inside the joint through small incisions. It is an effective method of removing loose cartilage fragments and other deformed tissues, thereby reducing pain and increasing joint mobility,” explained Saini.
The department recently carried out a successful arthroscopic procedure on a 20-year-old man, Himanshu Singh, who was suffering from the condition for three years. Despite prior consultation with orthopedic specialists, the disease remained unknown.
Professor Abhishek Saini, Faculty of Sports Medicine, said the synovium, the lining of the hip joint, normally secretes fluid to lubricate the joint and facilitate smooth movement. However, in synovial chondromatosis, malfunction of the synovium leads to the development of abnormal cartilage, which may become loose and form pebble-like structures.
Patients suffering from this condition often suffer from sudden, unbearable pain in the joints, and face difficulties in performing routine activities such as sitting cross-legged or walking.
Unfortunately, conventional X-rays do not always detect this condition resulting in misdiagnosis.
Additionally, traditional open surgery for this disease can jeopardize the blood supply of the hip, potentially leading to the need for joint replacement in the future.
“Arthroscopy allows surgeons to see and operate inside the joint through small incisions. It is an effective method of removing loose cartilage fragments and other deformed tissues, thereby reducing pain and increasing joint mobility,” explained Saini.
