The Orthopedists at Lakeside Orthopedic Institute specialize in the treatment of diseases and injuries of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and related structures. In the past, surgeries for knee, shoulder, or ankle injuries often required large incisions and lengthy recovery times. Now, due to the innovative microscopic procedure called arthroscopy, Lakeside's Orthopedic surgeons can frequently operate on an injured joint by making three miniature incisions while employing an arthroscope that is connected to a television monitor-all in real time.
Most arthroscopic procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis. If a physical therapy program is also prescribed, it can be handled on an outpatient basis as well, allowing patients to recover in the comfort of their own home.