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Arthroscopy has advanced considerably in recent years, but is not often used for the hip. This is probably because of the shape and depth of the joint and the relatively small size of its capsule. We report our experience in the last four years, and in particular a successful arthroscopic...

The results of 50 shoulder arthroscopies are presented. A great variety of different lesions were seen. In 27 of the 50 cases the diagnosis was changed or refined. In particular, unexpected rotator cuff tears and radiolucent loose bodies were found. The presence of Bankart and Hill-Sachs lesions confirmed the diagnosis...

A total of 266 patients with injuries to the knee sustained during sports activities were managed by arthroscopy and/or arthrotomy. All of them received systemic examination and a standard battery of knee stability tests. Fifty-three were examined by arthrography and all underwent arthrotomy for surgical correction of the lesion diagnosed...

We have compared the findings of MRI with those of hip arthroscopy in 23 hips in young adults with hip pain. Large deep cartilage deficiencies on the acetabulum or femoral head, the percentage of femoral head cover, and the presence of marginal osteophytes seen on MRI correlated well with those...

Repair of Type II SLAP Lesion. Surgical technique from 1995
Archive copy last posted 2007

We describe six knees in five patients, referred to us after accidental irrigation with chlorhexidine 1% in aqueous solution during arthroscopy. All six knees developed persisting pain, swelling and crepitus with loss of range of movement. Radiographs showed loss of joint space in all three compartments due to extensive chondrolysis,...

Although arthroscopy of the hip is being carried out increasingly, little is known about the rate of associated complications. We describe a prospective study of 640 consecutive procedures in which a consistent technique was used. The overall complication rate was 1.6%. Complications, none of which was major or long-term, included...

We describe a prospective study of 328 patients undergoing arthroscopy of the hip. Arthroscopy altered the diagnosis in 176 hips (53%). In 172 hips (52%) an operative procedure was undertaken. In the remaining 84 patients (26%), arthroscopy neither changed the diagnosis nor provided surgical treatment. Arthroscopy of the hip is...

We have evaluated prospectively the arthroscopic findings in acute fractures of the ankle in 288 consecutive patients.
Lesions of the cartilage were found in 228 ankles (79.2%), more often on the talus (69.4%) than on the distal tibia (45.8%), the fibula (45.1%), or the medial malleolus (41.3%). There were more...

Practical Arthroscopy Main Page. Web Archive copy. Last updated 2001

OTA 2002 - Session 2 Session II - Post-Traumatic Reconstruction Fri., 10/11/02 Post Traumatic Reconstruction, Paper #10, 3:06 PM *Arthroscopically Assisted Removal of Retrograde Femoral Nails: Description of Technique and Intraarticular Findings at Long-Term Follow-Up Christopher T. Born, MD, FACS (a-Smith + Nephew, Synthes, USA, Howmedica; b-Zimmer; e-Stryker Howmedica Osteonics); Paul...

A review of the subject including indications, general techniques, Loose body removal, Synovectomy, Capsular release, osteo-capsular arthroplasty, post-operative management, results and complications.
ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY Shawn W. O'DRISCOLL Maîtrise Orthopédique n°115 - June 2002

Notes & sketches of placement of arthroscopic portals for shoulder arthroscopy Archive copy 2006

Suture Anchor Failure Strength Archive copy last posted 2006

SLAP - Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior tears
Damage is to the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches. Forces generated by the tendon pull on the "anchor" and can damage it.
Archive copy last posted 2006