Ho∶YAG Laser Operations Under Arthroscope for Meniscal Injuries
- VernacularTitle:关节镜下钬激光治疗膝关节半月板损伤
- Author:
Zhang HUANG
;
Hao YIN
;
Jie XIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Arthroscopy;
Knee;
Holmium lasers;
Meniscal injury
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the outcomes of meniscal injures treated by Ho∶YAG laser using arthroscopy.MethodsA total of 31 patients with meniscal injury were treated with holmium∶YAG laser by arthroscopy from January 2006 to March 2008 in our hospital.Among the cases,11 had flap tear,8 had horizontal tear,6 showed bucket-handle tear,and 6 were found with longitudinal tear.The pre-and post-operative Lysholm score,and compilations in the patients were recorded.Results The operation was completed successfully in all the cases with a mean operation time of 44 min(rang,22-55 min).No injuries to the vessels and nerves occurred in the surgery.The patients got out of bed in 1 to 4 days after the surgery(mean,2.1 days).All the surgical wounds achieved primary healing.Follow-up was carried out in the patients for 9 to 28 months(mean,14.5 months).The patients showed significantly lower Lysholm score at 6 months during the follow-up than that determined before the operation(92?6 vs 57?13,t=13.61,P=0.00).Among the cases,21 showed excellent outcomes,7 were good,and 3 were improved.The rate of excellent and good results was 90.3%(28/31).Conclusion Ho∶YAG laser is a safe,simple,and effective tool in cutting menisci under a arthroscope.
