Application of nano arthroscopy in the office setting for the removal of an intra-articular loose osseous body not identified by magnetic resonance imaging: A case report

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Concurrent Needle and Standard Arthroscopy for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

“…Multiple studies have demonstrated the utility of needle arthroscopy for numerous pathologies, both as an adjunct to standard arthroscopy and as the primary visualization instrument. [7][8][9]11 Peters et al 8 demonstrated safe use for elbow arthroscopy, while Dankert et al 12 detailed its use for loose body removal from the ankle joint. Others have demonstrated its use for more complicated procedures, such as meniscal repair or as an adjunct to anterior cruciate ligament repair.…”

Osteochondral lesions of the talar head – A case report, review of the literature, and novel surgical technique utilizing nano-arthroscopy and biologics

“…The Arthrex nanoscope is a zero-degree scope with a 1.9mm diameter camera. 25 The camera's resolution is 400 x 400 and displays a view of 120 degrees. 25 No other publication has reported on it's use in the talonavicular joint but it has been used successfully to remove a loose body in the ankle joint.…”

“…25 The camera's resolution is 400 x 400 and displays a view of 120 degrees. 25 No other publication has reported on it's use in the talonavicular joint but it has been used successfully to remove a loose body in the ankle joint. 25 Studies on cadaveric ankles demonstrate effective visualization with the nanoscope throughout the joint.…”

“…25 No other publication has reported on it's use in the talonavicular joint but it has been used successfully to remove a loose body in the ankle joint. 25 Studies on cadaveric ankles demonstrate effective visualization with the nanoscope throughout the joint. 50 Nano-arthroscopy has also been utilized to manage OCD lesions outside of the talus.…”

“…In addition, this presentation is the first to utilize nano-arthroscopy of the talonavicular joint. The Arthrex Nanoscope TM (Naples, FL) was only recently approved for use in 2019, 25 and with a 1.9mm diameter camera, 25 it can be more easily inserted into smaller joints such as the talonavicular joint while inducing less trauma to the cartilage and surrounding soft tissues. The Nanoscope TM was therefore chosen in the present study to evaluate the intra-articular portion of this patient's osteochondral lesion.…”