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‘Sterilization’ of arthroscopes and laparoscopes

Journal of Hospital Infection, 1992
Recent correspondence in the Journallm3 indicates that the decontamination of arthroscopes and laparoscopes is still a problem. They penetrate skin and are therefore classified as ‘high risk’ or ‘critical’ items and should be sterilized.4,5 Autoclaving is the optimal process, but many instruments, particularly the telescopes, are damaged by exposure to
J R Babb, C R Bradley, G A Ayliffe
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Arthroscopic microdiscectomy

The Spine Journal, 1992
Abstract Follow‐up examinations performed a minimum of 2 years postoperatively showed that no neurovascular complications developed in 100 patients who underwent arthroscopic microdiscectomy for treatment of herniated discs at L3‐4, L4‐5, or L5‐S1. By using a posterolateral approach, endoscopic control, and specially designed straight,
Parviz Kambin, Alexander Vaccaro
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Arthroscopic Trapeziectomy

Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 2022
Several methods of resection arthroplasty for the thumb basal joint exist, yet one commonality of these procedures is the removal of the trapezium. My preference is to achieve total trapeziectomy through a less invasive approach and encourage immediate mobilization in order to expedite return to function.
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Arthroscopic synovectomy

Arthroscopy, 1990
Abstract This study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of knee synovectomy with arthroscopic technique. Nineteen patients with 25 operated knees were studied. All 25 knees had 6‐month follow‐up, 21 knees had 2‐year follow‐up, and 14 knees were evaluated at least 4 years after operation.
P, Smiley, S A, Wasilewski
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Arthroscopic Meniscectomy

Southern Medical Journal, 1981
The first known operations on the meniscus were done in the late 1800s. Since that time, as the architectural and biomechanical aspects of the knee became known, the tide swung from advocacy of total meniscectomy regardless of the damage involved, to a procedure that removed only the damaged portion of the meniscus.
R J, Orbon, G G, Poehling
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Arthroscopic Synovectomy

Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1982
Abstract Arthroscopic synovectomy of the knee is a technique used for the treatment of the patient whose problems with synovitis and effusion are unsuccessfully treated by nonsurgical means. It offers multiple advantages when compared with open synovectomy but requires attention to detail and the surgeon should follow a set routine. A
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