Anthony Ahn, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon located in Manhattan Beach, CA & Torrance, CA

Arthroscopy Specialist

As a board certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Ahn specializes in arthroscopy of the hand, wrist, and elbow. Dr. Ahn studied at Brown University before completing his orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases/NYU combined program. He later did fellowship training in hand and upper limb surgery at Tufts/New England Baptist Hospital. Today, he offers Arthroscopy service to residents of Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and the South Bay while also serving as the Chief of Hand Surgery at Harbor UCLA. Dr. Ahn is specially trained in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.

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Arthroscopy Q & A

What is Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a specialized form of surgery. The goal is to do as much repair as possible with a minimally invasive procedure. With most surgeries, the doctor makes as a large incision to open up the visual field around the affected area. A heart surgeon opens up the chest to see and work on the heart, for example.

With Arthroscopy, the surgeon makes just a tiny incision and inserts an endoscope through it. The scope will allow him to visual a joint or organ and make small repairs without the more traditional open surgery that leaves scars and increases the risk of infection.

What can you expect from Arthroscopy service?

The doctor will sedate you prior to the surgery. A small incision is made near the examination site. For example, the doctor makes the incision near the joint that needs repair. The tube is inserted into the incision. The surgeon uses the eyepiece, or a video screen, to move the lens into place and visualize the damaged area.\