Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Different techniques for diagnostic arthroscopy. A randomized comparative study.

J Gillquist, N Oretorp

Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica

|June 1, 1981

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Knee rotation after unicompartmental arthroplasty.

Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon)·2013

Same author

Biomechanical characteristics of different artificial substitutes for rabbit medial meniscus and effect of prosthesis size on knee cartilage.

Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon)·2013

Same author

[Not Available].

Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie·2006

Same author

Fluoroscopic validation of electrogoniometrically measured femorotibial translation in healthy and ACL deficient subjects.

Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports·2002

Same author

[The SBU Alert report: Magnetic resonance tomography of knee injuries and in diffuse knee joint problems].

Lakartidningen·2001

Same author

Anterior positioning of tibia during motion after anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Medicine and science in sports and exercise·2001

Same journal

The treatment of bowleg in rickets.

Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica·2010

Same journal

Tuberculosis of the bones and joints of the foot, including an analysis of the material of the Danish Disablement Pension Board of the years 1921-1940.

Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica·2010

Same journal

Herniated nucleus pulposus in a child of twelve years.

Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica·2010

Same journal

On fracture of the carpal scaphoid; a method for operative treatment of inveterate fractures.

Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica·2010

Same journal

Arthrodesis in the treatment of tuberculous coxitis sequelae.

Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica·2010

Same journal

Fibular autograft and silicone implant arthroplasty after resection of giant cell tumor of the metacarpal--a case report with 9-year follow-up.

Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica·2005

See all related articles

The Needlescope technique for knee arthroscopy, using multiple punctures, offers results comparable to standard arthroscopes. The anterolateral approach proved less accurate, particularly for posterior knee joint examination.

Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Knee joint arthroscopy is a common orthopedic procedure.
Evaluating different arthroscopic approaches is crucial for diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the efficacy of the Needlescope technique and the anterolateral approach against a central reference approach for knee arthroscopy.
To assess the diagnostic reliability of each technique in visualizing the knee joint.

Main Methods:

A randomized comparison of anterolateral approach and Needlescope technique versus a central reference approach.
121 consecutive patients undergoing knee arthroscopy were included.
Results were compared within the same patient for each technique.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

The Needlescope technique, when employed with multiple punctures, yielded results comparable to standard Storz arthroscopes and the central approach.
The anterolateral approach demonstrated lower accuracy, primarily due to challenges in visualizing posterior knee compartments.
Multiple punctures were essential for the Needlescope to provide reliable diagnostic information.

Conclusions:

The Needlescope technique is a viable alternative for knee arthroscopy when multiple punctures are utilized.
The anterolateral approach presents limitations for comprehensive knee joint examination, especially for posterior structures.
Standard arthroscopic techniques remain effective, with Needlescope offering comparable outcomes under specific usage conditions.