Keyhole Surgery When It Clearly Helps.
Minimally invasive knee & shoulder repair with day-care planning when the case is suitable.
Day-care planning when the case is suitable.
Small cuts, clear anesthesia review, and discharge only when recovery is safe.
Clinic in CR Park; patients visit us from GK, Kalkaji, Nehru Place, Okhla and across South Delhi.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Himanshu Gaur
Orthopedic Surgeon in South Delhi. Reviewed 13 Jun 2026. View credentials.
Focused patient guides
Why choose us
Suitability Screening
We discuss surgery only when the exam, scan, and symptoms point to a problem that surgery can realistically help.
Day-Care When Suitable
Selected arthroscopy cases may be planned as day-care when the diagnosis, procedure, and health profile fit.
Recovery Plan Up Front
We outline rehab expectations early so you know what the process involves.
What is arthroscopy and why is it used?
Arthroscopy is a camera-assisted technique used for selected knee and shoulder problems when symptoms, exam, and imaging point to a repairable issue.
Arthroscopy means camera surgery through 2-3 very small cuts. We go inside, check the real problem, and fix what is repairable. It usually involves less tissue disruption than open surgery, and discharge timing depends on the procedure and recovery status.
Who should book an arthroscopy opinion?
Book an arthroscopy opinion if an MRI mentions ACL tear, meniscus tear, rotator cuff tear, labrum tear, repeated shoulder dislocation, or if you have been advised keyhole surgery but are not sure what it will fix.
It is also useful for active adults in South Delhi who want to return to gym, running, cricket, badminton, or office travel, but still have locking, instability, swelling, or weakness after an injury.
When is arthroscopy needed, and when is it not?
When arthroscopy helps, and when it does not
It may help when...
- Knee locking, repeated swelling, or giving way matches the exam and MRI.
- Shoulder slipping, repairable cuff tear, or labral injury matches the scan.
- Structured rehab has not solved a clear mechanical problem, or rehab alone is unsuitable.
It may not help when...
- Pain is diffuse and does not match one repairable structure.
- Arthritis is the main driver of pain and stiffness.
- Symptoms are already improving with diagnosis-led rehab and activity changes.
We decide after matching symptoms, hands-on examination, imaging, daily function, and expected benefit.
Not every knee or shoulder pain needs surgery. First we match the symptoms, examination, and imaging. If the knee keeps locking, the shoulder keeps slipping, there is a complete ligament or repairable tendon injury, or pain still blocks daily life after structured rehab, then we discuss whether keyhole surgery can help. If pain is settling and the joint is stable, we continue non-surgical care and review progress. The decision is based on diagnosis and function, not fear of surgery or fear of the MRI report.
How is the arthroscopy decision made?
The decision is made by matching three things: what you feel, what the examination shows, and what the MRI or X-ray confirms. If all three point to a repairable problem, arthroscopy may be useful. If they do not match, surgery may not solve the pain.
Before any procedure, we explain the goal of surgery, the likely recovery steps, the rehab milestones, and whether surgery would be at a partner hospital or day-care setup depending on safety and procedure needs.
What does arthroscopy treat in the knee vs shoulder?
Procedure Explorer
Tab 1: Knee
Locking/Clicking?
Check: Meniscus pattern to assess
Knee giving way?
Check: Ligament stability to assess
Tab 2: Shoulder
Can't lift arm?
Check: Rotator cuff strength and tear pattern
Dislocates often?
Check: Instability pattern and labrum
Use this quick map to see common arthroscopy targets in the knee and shoulder. We confirm the diagnosis with exam and imaging, then explain whether **rehab is safe first**, whether surgery is more appropriate, and whether the **expected benefit is realistic**.
What happens during an arthroscopy procedure?
The Patient Journey
Step 1 (Morning)
Check-in & Anesthesia Review.
Step 2 (Procedure)
Planned keyhole procedure based on the repair needed.
Step 3 (Evening)
Assisted walk and discharge only when safe.
Simple flow. Check-in, anesthesia review, then the planned procedure. The time taken depends on what needs to be repaired. After surgery, we help you stand or walk only when it is safe, and discharge depends on the procedure, anesthesia recovery, pain control, and your health profile. Family knows exactly what to do.
What does recovery and follow-up look like?
Return-to-Sport Milestones
Phase 1
Comfortable walking build-up
Phase 2
Gym & strengthening when control returns
Phase 3
Running or sport after milestone review
Progression depends on injury severity, strength, swelling, and movement quality.
Do not panic about recovery. After arthroscopy, rehab is planned under the operating orthopedic surgeon's guidance with the physiotherapist. First pain and swelling settle. Then movement. Then strength. Many patients build daily walking first, restart gym or sport later, and return to activity only after milestone-based rehab. Timelines vary by procedure, tissue healing, work demands, and rehab progress, so we review step by step.
FAQs
How much does arthroscopy cost in South Delhi?
Costs vary based on the joint involved (knee or shoulder), whether the plan is a simple repair versus a reconstruction, implant or graft choices, the hospital/day-care setting, anesthesia needs, and the rehabilitation plan. We recommend a focused consult so the estimate reflects your diagnosis, activity goals, and the safest recovery pathway without surprises.
Is arthroscopy always needed for meniscus tears?
No. Small or stable tears may improve with diagnosis-led physiotherapy and careful activity planning. Arthroscopy is considered when symptoms such as true locking, repeated swelling, giving way, or function-limiting pain continue despite structured rehab and match the exam and scan.
Will shoulder arthroscopy fix all pain?
It can address structural tears and instability, but pain relief depends on the exact diagnosis, tissue quality, and your rehab participation.
Will I return to sports after an ACL injury?
Many patients do return to sport. Our goal is not just fixing the tear but building a safe return plan based on your sport, strength, movement quality, and rehab milestones.
Do I need an MRI before arthroscopy?
MRI helps clarify the diagnosis, but decisions are made alongside clinical examination. Dr. Gaur explains when imaging changes the plan.
When is arthroscopy usually recommended?
We recommend it when symptoms, exam findings, and imaging point to a repairable problem and daily life is still limited, or when instability/locking makes rehab alone unsuitable.
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