Synovial chondromatosis of the hip: management with arthroscope-assisted synovectomy and removal of loose bodies: report of two cases. (1/13)

Primary synovial chondromatosis is an uncommon disorder, and involvement of the hip joint is rare. The clinical symptoms are usually non-specific, and a clinical diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis of the hip may be difficult and delayed, especially before the ossifying nodules become evident. Loose bodies in the joint can cause secondary degenerative osteoarthritis of the hip. Currently, the recommended management is surgical removal of the loose bodies and a synovectomy without dislocation of the hip joint. Herein we report on 2 cases of synovial chondromatosis of the hip, which were managed with an arthroscope-assisted synovectomy and removal of the loose bodies. We believe this is an easy and safe method for management of this disorder.  (+info)

Developments of the new instruments for TMJ arthroscopic surgery. (2/13)

A large and clearly visible operating area is essential for successful arthroscopic surgery of the temporomandibular joint. The keys to a successful operation are the safe and accurate positioning of a large scope and multiple cannulations, overcoming blind areas. We developed some instruments to resolve these problems; i.e., scopes with a large diameter for high resolution, a triangulation instrument for multiple cannulations, a needle set-up jig for disk traction suture, a step cannulation system and a two-channel cannula for operating in the narrow lower joint space and a fixing jig for cannulas in the upper and lower joint space to observe the same portion of the discal tissue from both joint space during disk suturing. From our experience in applying systematic procedures using these instruments in 37 arthroscopic surgeries, it is possible for this procedure to be done under a visual field and the surgical time considerably shortened.  (+info)

Arthroscopic surgery of the hip: current concepts and recent advances. (3/13)

This review describes the development of arthroscopy of the hip over the past 15 years with reference to patient assessment and selection, the technique, the conditions for which it is likely to prove useful, the contraindications and complications related to the procedure and, finally, to discuss possible developments in the future.  (+info)

Comparison of clinical tests and the KT1000 in the diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament rupture. (4/13)

A prospective study was undertaken to compare the accuracy of the Lachman test, anterior drawer test and jerk test with the KT1000 knee arthrometer in patients with proven anterior cruciate ligament deficiency. The Lachman and anterior drawer tests were found to be the most accurate indicators of anterior cruciate ligament deficiency. The KT1000 knee arthrometer was found to be totally inaccurate, which precludes its use as an objective measure of anteroposterior laxity of the knee.  (+info)

Haptic feedback can provide an objective assessment of arthroscopic skills. (5/13)

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Double posteromedial portals for posterior ankle arthroscopy in supine position. (6/13)

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Outcomes of meniscal preservation using all-inside meniscus repair devices. (7/13)

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Advances in the three-portal technique for anatomical single- or double-bundle ACL reconstruction. (8/13)

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