Arthroscopy surgery offers various benefits, making it an effective and minimally invasive option to treat joint-related problems. Key advantages of arthroscopy surgery include:

• Minimally Invasive: Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves small incisions, which reduces tissue damage.
• Reduced Pain: Patients usually experience less pain due to the smaller incisions compared to traditional surgical procedures.
• Improved Joint Function: Arthroscopy helps restore and improve joint function, which leads to better mobility and enhanced quality of life.
• Faster Recovery: The recovery time of this surgical procedure is quicker, enabling patients to get back to their daily activities.
• Outpatient Procedure: Arthroscopy surgery is an outpatient procedure, which means patients can go home the same day.
• Versatility: It helps to diagnose and treat several joint problems including torn cartilage, damaged ligaments, and inflamed joint linings.
• Lower Risk of Infection: Arthroscopy surgery also reduces the risk of infection.
• Accurate Diagnosis: It gives a direct view of the inside of the joint for proper diagnosis and treatment of joint problems.
• Less Scarring: The small incisions result in less scarring, which is preferable by most patients for cosmetic reasons.

Understanding the cost of arthroscopy surgery plays an important role as it gives a clear idea of what to expect and can help the patient feel more at ease. The cost of arthroscopy surgery might differ depending on the geographical location, the hospital or clinic, and the specific joint being treated. The experience and expertise of the surgeon can also influence the cost. Surgeons with specialised skills in arthroscopy may charge higher fees. 

Diagnostic tests, physical therapy sessions, and follow-up appointments are the factors that influence the cost of this surgical procedure. Additional costs might be added also for medical equipment like physical therapy aids, crutches, or braces depending on the specific needs. Most insurance plans cover arthroscopy surgery, so, it is important to check with your insurance provider to understand what portion of the cost will be covered.

Arthroscopy surgery is carried out to treat various problems related to joints, tendons, and ligaments, like:

• Arthritis that includes foot and ankle arthritis 
• Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, and dislocated shoulder
• Knee pain, imbalance and other injuries, including meniscal tears and anterior cruciate ligament tears 
• Wrist pain, wrist arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ganglion cysts

Here is what happens during an arthroscopy procedure:

• Preparation: Depending on the location of joint treatment, the patient is positioned correctly, either lying on their stomach, side, or back. General or local anaesthesia is given to keep the patient relaxed and pain-free throughout the procedure. 
• Access to Joint: Small incisions are performed close to the joint; these are typically 2 to 5 millimetres in size. Usually, the joint is expanded by injecting a sterile saline solution giving the surgeon more room to work.
• Insertion of Arthroscope: An arthroscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a light source and camera on the end is inserted. It allows the joint to be seen on a monitor by the surgeon.
• Joint Examination: With the use of real pictures obtained from the arthroscope, the surgeon can assess the internal structures of the joint, including the cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and synovium.
• Procedures for Treatment: The surgeon may perform different therapeutic procedures like replacing or repairing damaged tissue, treating ligament injuries, extracting loose bodies, or managing inflammation, based on the outcomes. To accomplish these procedures, small incisions are made with the use of specialised instruments.
• Closure: The surgeon takes out the arthroscope and instruments after performing all required procedures and then small cuts are closed with stitches or adhesive strips.