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Arthroscopic InterventionStaying Active
WILLIAM F BENNETT MDOrthopedic Surgeon
Sportsmedicine/Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy-What is it?
Fiber optic scope with a mirror Utilized for viewing the insides of joints Mirror transmits inside image along fibers
to a processor which displays the picture on a TV Monitor
Various arthroscopic instruments allow for treatment of almost all joint conditions
Arthroscopic Instrumentsarthroscope
Knot tier cannula
scissorsSuture retriever
Suture passer
screw
Setupmonitor
Arthroscope
shoulder
Sportsmedicine
Definition- any individual who needs medical attention to stay active in their activities
Do not have to be on an organized team Ages from kids to 100 Aging population-likes to stay active- I.e.,
golf/tennis/swimming
Injuries
Prevent people from staying active and doing things they like
Too often people just stop performing With today’s technology there is no reason
to stop Previous techniques included open surgery
Injuries Continued
Most injuries can be treated with*anti-inflammatory medication*rest*physical therapy
If surgery needed in times past large incisions and may not return to 100%
Arthroscopy small incisions and tries to fine-tune the athlete
Arthroscopy advantages
Biggest- complete visualization of the joint Can address multiple lesions Particularly relevant in the shoulder when
more than one lesion may be present Small Incisions Less Pain Shorter rehab
Injuries-joints accessible via arthroscope Shoulder Knee Ankle Elbow Wrist Hip Spine
Shoulder
Bursitis/tendonitis Rotator Cuff Tears Biceps Inflammation Dislocations/Subluxations Ac joint pain Spurs Post-fracture care
Knee
Torn cartilage Articular Cartilage defects Ligament reconstruction Knee-Cap problems Synovitis Tendonits/bursitis
Elbow
Tennis Elbow Golfer’s Elbow Ligament injuries Cartilage Defects Post-fracture care
Ankle
Chronic Sprains Osteochondritis Dissecans Synovitis Post-fracture care
Shoulder
ShoulderRight shoulder
back
front
Biceps tendon
Rotator cuff