Endoscopic surgery

Endoscopic Synovectomy

Endoscopic synovectomy is a minimally invasive surgical technique intended for the treatment of inflammatory, degenerative or proliferative processes of the synovial membrane that produce pain, persistent inflammation and functional limitation of the joint or periarticular area.

The synovial membrane lines certain joints and anatomical structures, and is responsible for producing synovial fluid, which facilitates joint movement. Various inflammatory, degenerative, or post-surgical conditions can cause hypertrophy and pathological alteration of this membrane, leading to chronic pain, joint effusion, and compression of adjacent structures.

Endoscopic synovectomy allows the selective removal of pathological synovial tissue using minimally invasive surgical techniques, preserving normal anatomical structures as much as possible and promoting a faster functional recovery.

The technique is performed using high-precision endoscopic approaches through small millimeter incisions.

Through these access points, an endoscopic system equipped with a microcamera and specialized instruments is introduced, allowing direct visualization of anatomical structures and selective resection of inflamed or hypertrophic synovial tissue.

The procedure allows treatment of inflammatory areas and adhesions while minimizing damage to surrounding muscles, ligaments, and soft tissues.

Depending on the location and pathology, synovectomy can be combined with other minimally invasive therapeutic procedures.

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Endoscopic synovectomy may be indicated in selected patients with:

  • Refractory chronic synovitis
  • Painful synovial hypertrophy
  • Inflammatory joint pathology
  • Fibrosis and periarticular adhesions
  • Selected chronic bursitis
  • Persistent pain after surgery
  • Certain degenerative or rheumatological pathologies

The indication is individualized based on the anatomical location, the cause of the inflammation, and the response to previous treatments.

The procedure is performed in an operating room under strict sterility measures and high-definition endoscopic control.

Depending on the anatomical location and complexity of the case, the procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.

Through small incisions, the endoscope and the microsurgical instruments necessary to perform the selective resection of the pathological synovial tissue and the release of inflammatory adhesions are introduced.

The surgery usually requires a short hospital stay and, in many cases, can be performed on an outpatient basis.

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Recovery and benefits

Thanks to its minimally invasive nature, functional recovery is usually faster compared to conventional open surgery.

The main advantages of endoscopic synovectomy include:

  • minimally invasive technique
  • Millimeter incisions
  • Less tissue and muscle damage
  • Less postoperative pain
  • Faster functional recovery
  • Reduction of inflammation and pain
  • Less bleeding and reduced surgical scarring
  • Anatomical and functional preservation of the joint

At VERTEBRA SpinePain & Regenerative SURGERY CENTERS we perform advanced endoscopic surgery techniques and minimally invasive image-guided procedures, offering highly specialized and personalized treatments for inflammatory, degenerative and painful pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.