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[Intramedullary bone endoscopy (IBE). First results of experimental intramedullary endoscopy of long bone]
1Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany. m.oberst@katharinehospital.de
Introduction:
Intramedullary preparation and endoscopy of long bone is not mentioned in literature. We present our first results of experimental intramedullary endoscopy of long bone.
Methods:
Experimental tests were performed at 4 corpse bones (twice tibia, twice femur).
Results:
Intramedullary endoscopy and preparation was possible in all cases. A good view for inspection of the medullary canal was achieved by using the endoscope (Wolf GmbH, Germany).
Conclusion:
Endoscopic preparation and intramedullary endoscopy in the long bone ist possible. By using the endoscopic tools, a "neocavum" for endoscopic manipulation could easily be created.