What is arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy, or keyhole surgery, refers to minimally invasive techniques to treat various causes of joint pain. Arthroscopy and be employed in many joints in the body, including the wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. Sports medicine surgeons like Dr. Fournier use the arthroscope, which a special camera about the size of a pencil to identify and treat injuries.
Who can benefit from arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy can be used to effectively treat many different kinds of injuries all over the body. The list below describes just a few of the many injuries Dr. Fournier can treat to relieve pain and restore function.
Shoulder
Tendinitis
Cartilage injuries
Instability
Labral tears
Inflammation
Hip
Labral tears
Femoroacetabular impingement
Cartilage damage
Arthritis
Knee
Meniscus tears
ACL and ligament tears
Cartilage damage
Arthritis
Stiffness
Kneecap pain and instability
Where can I be treated with hip arthroscopy in Wyoming?
Dr. Fournier performs hip scope procedures in a specialized surgery center in Laramie, Wyoming. Patients from all over the state, including Cheyenne, Laramie, Casper, Rock Springs, Thermopolis, Gillette, and for patients from northern Colorado and Western Nebraska.
Hip Arthroscopy
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Hip Pain
Hip arthroscopy is a new treatment for many hip disorders that previously went misdiagnosed or untreated. Through keyhole incisions, Dr. Fournier uses hip arthroscopy to treat labral tears, cartilage damage, muscle and tendon injuries, and inflammation. Because of its demanding technique hip arthroscopy was previously only offered out of state. With an accelerated recovery and quick return to activity, hip arthroscopy with Dr. Fournier is an excellent option for patients who have suffered with hip pain without answers or options.
Postless Technology
In addition to being one of the most experienced hip arthroscopy surgeons in Wyoming, Dr. Fournier is one of the only surgeons regionally to employ a post-less positioning system for every case. Hip arthroscopy traditionally has required the use of a perineal post in the groin in order to pull the hip out of the socket to allow for repair. Due to innovations in Dr. Fournier’s technique, the post is no longer necessary to achieve an excellent outcome.