Minimally invasive techniques in arthroscopic resection of soft tissue cysts
- VernacularTitle:关节镜下切除软组织囊肿的微创技术应用初探
- Author:
Jian LI
;
Wenkai SONG
;
Shiqiang CEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cyst;
Arthroscope
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the techniques and effects of arthroscopic resection of cystic lesions of soft tissue. Methods Twenty-six patients with soft tissue cysts underwent arthroscopic shaving of cyst wall from February 1998 to February 2001. Results Follow-up observation ranged from 6 months to 12 months, with a mean of 8.6 months. The total effective rate reached 96.2% (25 of 26), and no postoperative complications occurred. Recurrence was only seen in 1 patient with thecal cyst on the right dorsal wrist. Conclusions Arthroscopic resection of cystic lesions of soft tissue can be a less invasive method, with fewer complications, a high effective rate and a rapid recovery.
