Arthroscopy Surgery in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Joint Repair Through Keyhole Surgery
Arthroscopy lets a joint be inspected and repaired through two incisions the width of a pencil. No muscle is cut, blood loss is minimal, and most patients go home the same day - which is why it has replaced open surgery for the majority of ligament, cartilage and meniscus problems. Dr. Hiren Patel is an arthroscopy surgeon in Ahmedabad offering keyhole surgery for the knee, hip and shoulder at PMG Hospital, Gota.
- Two pencil-width portals, no muscle cut
- Day-care or single-night admission
- Physiotherapy from within 24 hours
- Milestone-based return to sport
What is arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy is keyhole surgery on a joint. A small camera (an arthroscope) and fine instruments are passed through two small portals, letting the surgeon see inside the joint on a screen and repair it without opening it up. Because the muscles and soft tissues are not cut, there is far less pain, bleeding and stiffness than with open surgery, and recovery is quicker. It is used to reconstruct torn ligaments, repair or trim a meniscus, restore cartilage, and treat a range of shoulder and hip problems.
Knee arthroscopy
ACL Reconstruction
Arthroscopic reconstruction of a torn anterior cruciate ligament for knee instability and sports injury - keyhole surgery, day-care admission and sport-specific rehab. Learn about ACL Reconstruction.
PCL Reconstruction
Posterior cruciate ligament tear treatment - accurate grading, bracing for most tears, and arthroscopic reconstruction for high-grade instability. Learn about PCL Reconstruction.
Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic meniscus repair and partial meniscectomy for a locked knee, swelling and twisting pain - preserving the cushion wherever the tear allows. Learn about Meniscus Repair.
Knee Dislocation
A dislocated knee tears several ligaments at once and puts the artery behind the knee at risk. Urgent reduction and vascular assessment come first, then planned ligament reconstruction. Learn about Knee Dislocation.
Cartilage Restoration
Microfracture, OATS and cartilage restoration for chondral defects and early arthritis - treating a defect early to delay or avoid joint replacement. Learn about Cartilage Restoration.
Hip arthroscopy
Hip Arthroscopy
Keyhole hip preservation surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral tears and groin pain - reshaping the impinging bone and repairing the labrum before the joint wears out. Learn about Hip Arthroscopy.
Shoulder arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic repair of a torn rotator cuff - reattaching the tendon to the bone with anchors - for shoulder pain, weakness and night pain. Learn about Rotator Cuff Repair.
Biceps Tenodesis
For front-of-shoulder pain from the long head of biceps - the tendon is moved out of the joint and fixed to the arm bone, keeping the muscle working. Learn about Biceps Tenodesis.
Shoulder Dislocation
From prompt reduction of a first dislocation to arthroscopic Bankart repair, and a Latarjet where socket bone is worn, for a shoulder that keeps coming out. Learn about Shoulder Dislocation.
SLAP Tear
A tear of the top of the socket rim where the biceps anchors, causing deep pain and clicking in throwing and overhead sport - repaired, or treated with a biceps tenodesis. Learn about SLAP Tear.
Frozen Shoulder
A painful, progressively stiff shoulder, far more common in diabetes - most settle with injection and structured physiotherapy, with release reserved for resistant cases. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
Shoulder Bursitis
Inflammation of the cushion between the rotator cuff and the bone above it, causing a painful arc when lifting - most settle without surgery. Learn about Shoulder Bursitis.
Why keyhole surgery recovers faster
A camera and instruments enter through 5 mm portals, so the tissue trauma that causes post-operative pain and stiffness simply does not occur. Physiotherapy can start within 24 hours, and the joint regains movement while it heals rather than after it. This is why day-care admission is the norm for most arthroscopic procedures and why a properly rehabilitated keyhole surgery returns you to activity sooner than an equivalent open operation.
Sports injury care across Ahmedabad and Gujarat
Cricket, football, kabaddi, badminton and gym injuries are assessed with sport-specific goals in mind. Rehabilitation is milestone-based - strength, hop tests and balance decide your return to play, not a date on the calendar. Players and coaches from academies across Gujarat, including Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot, are referred here for arthroscopic sports injury care.
- Experience
- 14+ years
- Surgeries
- 14,000+
Arthroscopy surgeon in Ahmedabad
Keyhole surgery is technique-dependent - the result depends on accurate reconstruction and, just as much, on a disciplined rehabilitation plan. Dr. Hiren Patel is an arthroscopy surgeon and doctor in Ahmedabad with 14+ years of practice and 14,000+ surgeries at PMG Hospital, Gota, and an international fellowship in Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, treating the full range of knee, hip and shoulder problems arthroscopically. Learn more about Dr. Hiren Patel.
Frequently asked questions
Is arthroscopy considered major surgery?
Arthroscopy is minimally invasive and usually done as day-care, so it is far gentler than open surgery - but it is still real surgery done under anaesthesia, and procedures like a ligament reconstruction rebuild an important structure and need a proper recovery. So it is best thought of as major surgery performed through a minimally invasive route, rather than a minor procedure.
How soon can I resume sport after arthroscopy in Ahmedabad?
It depends entirely on what was done. A simple meniscus trim can allow a return to sport in weeks, while an ACL reconstruction takes six to nine months and a PCL or multi-ligament injury longer. Return is milestone-based - decided by strength, hop tests and balance rather than a fixed date - because coming back too early is the commonest cause of re-injury.
Is arthroscopy covered by insurance?
Yes, arthroscopic surgery for an injury or a diagnosed joint problem is generally covered by health insurance, and cashless facilities are available. A written, itemised estimate is provided before surgery, and the cover for a purely elective or investigative procedure is confirmed with your insurer beforehand.
Consult an arthroscopy specialist in Ahmedabad
If a joint keeps giving way, catches or locks, or a sports injury has not settled with rest and physiotherapy, bring any X-rays or MRI reports and current medicines to the clinic in Gota. You will be told plainly whether keyhole surgery would help and what recovery would involve.
PMG Hospital, 3rd Floor, Athena Avenue, B/H Jaguar Showroom, Nr. Eulogia Inn Hotel, Gota, Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM · Sunday: By appointment
This page is for general education and is not a substitute for a consultation. Treatment, timelines and costs are decided individually after examination and imaging.