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Will rheumatologists ever pick up the arthroscope again?

Robert W Ike¹, Kenneth C Kalunian²

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases

|July 29, 2021

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Rheumatologists pioneered arthroscopy for joint conditions. While its use has evolved, arthroscopy remains valuable for synovial sampling and investigating specific osteoarthritis features.

Keywords:

arthroscopy calcinosis lavage synovial biopsy synovium

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Rheumatology
Orthopedics
Medical Technology

Background:

Arthroscopy's origins trace back to early 20th-century joint condition investigations.
Rheumatologists were pivotal in developing and documenting arthroscopy before World War II.

Observation:

Post-war advancements, notably by Watanabe, saw rheumatologists as key students, disseminating arthroscopic techniques globally.
Rheumatologists extensively analyzed intra-articular disease manifestations in the 1960s and 70s.
The 1990s witnessed increased rheumatologist interest in arthroscopy, spurred by the advent of office-based 'needle scopes'.

Findings:

Rheumatologists' research influenced clinical practice, leading to trials questioning arthroscopic debridement efficacy in osteoarthritis (OA).
Development of biological therapies reduced the need for arthroscopic interventions in inflammatory arthropathies.
Arthroscopy remains crucial for synovial tissue visualization and biopsy, particularly in research settings.

Implications:

Despite advancements in magnetic resonance imaging for cartilage, certain OA features like calcinosis warrant further arthroscopic study.
Emerging high-resolution 'needle scopes' present future opportunities for arthroscopic investigation in rheumatology and related fields.