• Can my repetitive strain injury be treated with arthroscopy?

I am a 31 year old office worker with a repetitive strain injury who just learned about arthroscopy procedures. Could this help?

4 Answers

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Frederick, MD

Hello! I’m sorry for your injury. There are a few different varieties of repetitive strain injury, but I am guessing that you might have carpal tunnel syndrome? If so, then yes, there is an endoscopic procedure for releasing the carpal tunnel that can be quite effective! I have attached a link below to a good article on carpal tunnel syndrome and some basics on endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release:

https://www.thecoreinstitute.com/hand/endoscopic-carpal-tunnel-release.html

Best wishes,

Rishi R. Gupta

  • Orthopedist
  • Alexandria, LA

Some types of injuries can be treated with arthroscopy and some canned. Open procedures are usually faster and result in better outcomes.

  • Orthopedist
  • Apple Valley, CA

Usually, repetitive strain injuries involve tendons which are usually treated with relative rest and physical therapy.

  • Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
  • Mobile, AL

Most chronic repetitive knee strains are not treated with arthroscopy.

Hope it helps!

Dr. Bose

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