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Upper extremityElbow arthroscopy: state of the artUnder a Creative Commons license Open access Due to the minimally invasive nature of arthroscopic surgery, patients recover more quickly and are able to initiate rehabilitation and functional activities sooner than with open approaches. Elbow arthroscopy had initially been considered a tool for loose body removal and diagnostic purposes only. However, as a better understanding of elbow anatomy and pathology has evolved, coincident with better instrumentation, elbow arthroscopy is now being used for an increasing list of indications. Current indications for elbow arthroscopy have expanded to include loose bodies removal, and the treatment of degenerative arthritis, septic arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, lateral epicondylitis, osteochondritis dissecans, synovitis, radial head deformity, post-traumatic arthrofibrosis, posterolateral rotatory instability, posteromedial impingement and plica, in addition to the management of some elbow fractures, including fractures of the capitellum, coronoid and radial head. Elbow arthroscopy does have limitations and particular surgical risks; however, these can be minimised. Elbow arthroscopy can be performed safely with appropriate knowledge of the articular and periarticular anatomy, in addition to precise surgical technique and understanding the limitations of elbow arthroscopy as well as the limitations of the experience of the surgeon. elbow arthroscopy endoscopy instability stiff joints Cited by (0)© 2017 THE AUTHORS. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope. An arthroscope is a flexible fiberoptic tube that contains a small lens or camera and a lighting system to magnify and illuminate structures inside a joint. The camera attached to the arthroscope shows an
image of the joint on a television screen allowing the surgeon to examine the affected joint or areas such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, and perform the repair. Arthroscopic surgery can be performed on any joint. Shoulder and knee arthroscopy are the most common arthroscopic procedures conducted for repairing meniscus and cartilage problems and fixing rotator cuff tears respectively. Some of the common types of arthroscopic surgery
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Indications for Arthroscopic SurgeryIn general, arthroscopic surgery is conducted to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. Arthroscopic surgery is commonly indicated for:
Preparation for Arthroscopic SurgeryArthroscopic surgery preparation depends on the joint being examined or repaired by your surgeon. However, in general, you are required to:
Arthroscopic Surgery ProcedureThe surgery is performed under general or local anesthesia. After adequately sterilizing the surgical area, your surgeon makes a few small keyhole incisions through which the arthroscope and tiny specialized instruments are inserted. The joints are irrigated with water to clear debris and aid in visibility. The camera attached to the tip of the arthroscope allows the doctor to view the structures inside the joint through a television screen, and the damaged structures are repaired. The instruments and arthroscope are then withdrawn, and the surgical incisions are closed with sterile dressings or sutures. Postoperative Care of Arthroscopic SurgeryBefore being discharged, your doctor or nurse will give you appropriate postop instructions, such as:
Risks and Complications of Arthroscopic SurgeryThe risks and complications of an arthroscopic procedure are minimal and occur in less than one percent of all arthroscopic surgeries. Some of the possible risks and complications of arthroscopic surgery include:
Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery Over Traditional Open SurgerySome of the benefits of arthroscopic surgery over traditional open surgery include:
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Which instrument does the surgeon use frequently during an arthroscopy to examine and manipulate internal structures?A primary tool of this surgery is the arthroscope, a small fiber-optic viewing instrument, which projects images onto a monitor, allowing the surgeon to look deep inside the joint. A camera is inserted into the joint through a small incision of about one centimeter.
Which instrument is used to prepare the acetabulum?Notes from ST for the ST. What is the name of the deep round fossa of the hip joint?The acetabulum is the deep, cup-shaped structure that encloses the head of the femur at the hip joint (Fig. 9.4). It is interesting to note that the acetabulum is formed by a combination of all three bones of the pelvis: the ilium, pubis, and ischium.
Which bone is the largest found in the foot and is commonly called the heel?The calcaneus (heel bone) is the largest of the tarsal bones in the foot. It lies at the back of the foot (hindfoot) below the three bones that make up the ankle joint.
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