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Dr L Tomar — Orthopaedic & Knee & Hip Joint Replacement

Arthroscopy & Sports Injury

Keyhole surgery for the active life.

Arthroscopy uses tiny incisions and a high-definition camera to diagnose and treat joint problems with minimal disruption — smaller scars, less pain, and a faster return to sport, work and everyday movement.

Keyhole surgery for the active life.
ACL Reconstruction

Ligament reconstruction using autograft with sports-specific rehabilitation protocols.

Meniscus Repair & Trim

Preserving as much meniscus as possible to protect the knee long-term.

Cartilage Restoration

Microfracture and biologic techniques for focal cartilage defects.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Rotator cuff repair, labral repair and management of shoulder instability.

Recurrent Dislocation Surgery

Bankart, Latarjet and stabilisation procedures for repeated shoulder dislocations.

Loose Body Removal

Removal of intra-articular loose fragments causing pain and locking.

Why choose arthroscopy

Small incisions. Big outcomes.

Whether you're a weekend runner, a competitive athlete or someone who simply wants to move without pain, arthroscopy provides a diagnostic-and-therapeutic approach in one session — with recovery measured in weeks.

  • Incisions of just a few millimetres
  • Same-day or next-day discharge in most cases
  • Return to desk work within 1–2 weeks
  • Structured sports-return timeline for athletes
  • Preserves surrounding cartilage and ligaments

What actually happens in an arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a day-care surgery performed through two or three tiny incisions — each just 5–8 millimetres long. A pencil-thin camera (the arthroscope) is inserted into the joint and projects a high-definition view of the inside of your knee or shoulder onto a screen.

Using fine instruments through the other incisions, the surgeon can repair torn ligaments, trim damaged cartilage, fix meniscus injuries, remove loose fragments and stabilise dislocating joints — all without opening the joint in the traditional sense.

Because the surrounding muscles, ligaments and skin are barely disturbed, arthroscopy typically means less pain, minimal scarring, and a return to daily life measured in weeks rather than months.

Recovery journey

Recovery after arthroscopy

Timelines vary by procedure — a simple meniscus trim recovers faster than an ACL reconstruction — but the arc is broadly similar.

  1. 1
    Day 0
    Same-day discharge

    Home the same evening in most cases, walking with support, small dressings covering the incisions.

  2. 2
    Week 1
    Rest & elevation

    Ice, elevation and gentle range-of-motion exercises. Pain typically settles quickly with oral medication.

  3. 3
    Week 2–4
    Physiotherapy phase

    Structured strengthening, balance work and gradual weight-bearing. Desk work usually resumes in this window.

  4. 4
    Week 6–12
    Return to sport prep

    Sport-specific drills, cutting, jumping and running programmes for athletes. Non-contact sport around week 8–12.

  5. 5
    4–9 months
    Full return to sport

    For ACL reconstruction: full pivot-and-contact sport around 9 months, once strength and neuromuscular control are objectively tested.

Clearing the air

Arthroscopy — myths patients still believe

A lot of what patients hear about joint surgery is outdated. Here's the reality.

Myth
It's not 'real' surgery — just a small procedure.
Fact
Arthroscopy is precise, image-guided surgery that requires just as much skill as an open procedure. The incisions are smaller, but the work inside the joint is real reconstructive surgery.
Myth
A torn meniscus should always be removed.
Fact
Modern practice preserves as much meniscus as possible — repairing rather than removing whenever feasible. The meniscus protects the knee from arthritis for decades to come.
Myth
ACL surgery means my career in sport is over.
Fact
Elite and recreational athletes routinely return to their sport after ACL reconstruction — often stronger than before, thanks to structured rehabilitation.
Myth
If it's a keyhole surgery, I can skip physiotherapy.
Fact
Physiotherapy is where the outcome is actually built. Skipping it is the single biggest reason arthroscopy patients feel disappointed.

When to consider arthroscopic assessment

Joint pain is common — but some signs mean it's time to stop self-managing and get expert evaluation.

  • A knee or shoulder that locks, catches or gives way
  • A twisting injury followed by swelling within a few hours
  • Repeated shoulder dislocations — even minor ones
  • Persistent pain after a sports injury that hasn't settled in 6 weeks
  • Difficulty lifting the arm overhead or reaching behind the back
  • Clicking or grinding that limits your activity or sleep

Questions patients ask

Arthroscopy — questions patients ask

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