Arthroscopy is useful to detect early changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Despite great advances in arthroscopy, many arthroscopic surgeries have now been replaced by arthrocentesis. We propose a simple diagnostic and therapeutic method having operative rigid ultra-thin arthroscopy with 16 gauge needle size combined with arthrocentesis.
Arthrocentesis* ; Arthroscopy* ; Methods ; Needles ; Temporomandibular Joint

We applied arthroscopy in the diagnosis of thirty four patients with internal derangement of the knee from March to August, 1982. Its results were compared with clinical diagnosis and arthrographic findings. We also performed arthrofomy in twenty nine patients and the final diagnosis enabled us to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of each method. The accuracy of clinical diagnosis was 63.4%. Arthrographic findings were correct in 77.8%. The diagnostic accuracy of arthroscopy was 92.3% with one false negative case. Unnecessary operations were avoided in five patients with the assistance of negative findings of arthroscopy. Arthrography and arthroscopy were complementary in the diagnosis of internal derangement of the knee.
Arthrography ; Arthroscopy ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Knee ; Methods

Arthroscopy ; methods ; Debridement ; methods ; Humans ; Osteoarthritis, Knee ; diagnosis ; etiology ; surgery

Arthroscopy is recognized as an important adjunct in treatment of intra-articular fractures. The author reports on successful treatment of a displaced transverse glenoid cavity fracture, reduced and fixed with arthroscopic assist, using two cannulated screws perpendicular to the fracture surface, in a patient with frail chest. One screw passed through the Neviaser portal, and the other screw passed through the base of the coracoid process. Arthroscopy assisted reduction and 2 cannulated screw fixation through the Neviaser portal and coracoid base appears to be a good method for treatment of transverse glenoid fractures.
Arthroscopy* ; Glenoid Cavity ; Humans ; Intra-Articular Fractures ; Methods ; Thorax

Arthroscopy ; methods ; Humans ; Knee Injuries ; surgery ; Shoulder Joint ; injuries

The hip arthroscopy develops quickly in the past 20 years. Its use in the diagnosis and treatment of the hip injury get more notably. Many of pathologic conditions previously unrecognized through X-ray, CT or MRI have been diagnosed correctly under hip arthroscopy. The technology has become gradually a golden standard to confirm the hip discords. In the present, the examining path of the hip arthroscopy contains mainly the outside path, the anterior path, the outside-posterior path. The application range of the hip arthroscopy includes the management of labral tears, the femoroacetabular impingement, the ligamentum tear injuries, the chondral lesions, the synovical abnormalities, the intra-articular infection, the loose bodies in the joint etc. The hip arthroscopy is a comprehensive technology. Its superiority can be reflect well if the doctors are familiar with the indication, the contraindication and the operation procedure. And also the thorough physical examination and imaging examination should be made before operation, as well as reasonable and effective postoperative function training should be conducted.
Arthroscopy ; methods ; Hip Injuries ; surgery ; Hip Joint ; surgery ; Humans

Adult ; Arthroscopy ; methods ; Ganglion Cysts ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo conduct the anatomical study about the posterior coaxial portals via posterior tibial tendon (PTT) sheath for ankle arthroscopy.

METHODSCoaxial portals were established in 20 ankles by K-wires which were left in place for distance measurement between them and the posterior nerves, tendons and vessels. Ankle arthroscopy was performed in 5 fresh ankles using 2.7 mm 300 arthroscopy with the same portals as mentioned above. The maximum visible scope were recorded and the distance between the arthroscopy and the posterior nerves, tendons and vessels was also measured.

RESULTSThe medial portal was located 5 - 12 mm (average, 8 mm) above the tip of medial malleolus, and the lateral portal was located 8 - 24 mm (average, 15 mm) above the tip of lateral malleolus. The coaxial portals, which traversed the PTT sheath and passed posterior to the fibular, not only separated the arthroscopy and instrument from the posterior nerves, tendons and vessels by posterior capsule but also enlarged their distance. The medial and lateral malleolus articular gap, the posterior capsule could be viewed by these portals with as much as 1/2 - 2/3 posterior articular surface of talus. Not only the tibiotalar articular gap but also the dynamic movement between the mortise and the talus were clearly observed. Arthroscopic operation could be performed by instrument through the posterolateral portal.

CONCLUSIONSThe posterior coaxial portals via PTT sheath for ankle arthroscopy have such advantages as easy maneuverability, superior safety, clear vision and larger operation field under arthroscopy.

INTRODUCTION: Several techniques have been used for arthroscopic repair of middle segment, posteromedial or posterolateral corner tears of the meniscus. One of the commonly used methods is the inside-out double arm needle technique. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: We have developed a vertical mattress absorbable suture technique. It is easy to perform with a small sized skin incision for knot tying. This technique just necessitates 1 or 2 spinal needles for repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between March 2010 and February 2012, 20 menisci were treated by this technique, a modified method of the outside-in vertical meniscal repair using a spinal needle and No. 2 PDS absorbable suture material. Evaluation of clinical results was done using the Lysholm score. RESULTS: The mean preoperative Lysholm score was 63.9 and the mean postoperative score was 97.3. A second look arthroscopy was performed in 13 knees (65%) and the repair sites were well healed. CONCLUSIONS: We recommend this method as an alternative technique for repair of the middle segment, posteromedial or posterolateral corner of the meniscus.
Arm ; Arthroscopy ; Knee ; Methods ; Needles ; Skin ; Suture Techniques ; Sutures

Arthroscopy is recognized as an important adjunct in treatment of intra-articular fractures. The author reports on successful treatment of a displaced transverse glenoid cavity fracture, reduced and fixed with arthroscopic assist, using two cannulated screws perpendicular to the fracture surface, in a patient with frail chest. One screw passed through the Neviaser portal, and the other screw passed through the base of the coracoid process. Arthroscopy assisted reduction and 2 cannulated screw fixation through the Neviaser portal and coracoid base appears to be a good method for treatment of transverse glenoid fractures.
Arthroscopy ; Glenoid Cavity ; Humans ; Intra-Articular Fractures ; Methods ; Thorax