Needle Arthroscopy for Bacterial Arthritis of a Native Joint: Surgical Technique for the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Knee, and Ankle Under Local Anesthesia

Fifteen out of 16 elite athletes showed concomitant low-grade cartilage lesions of the ankle with unstable syndesmotic injuries: concerns from a prospective case series

“…The utilisation of small-bore equipment not only foresees a potential quicker recovery from the arthroscopic intervention but, although beyond the scope of this study, may also enhance the likelihood of a successful return to the preinjury level of sports 19 20. Additionally, needle arthroscopy offers an improved patient-centred consultation, as it can be conducted under local anaesthesia for different indications due to the small-bore instrumentation 21 22. It should be noted that needle arthroscopy might face problems for various reasons, including difficult insertion in case of joint osteoarthritis, compromised vascular status and substantial osteophytes 23.…”

“… 19 20 Additionally, needle arthroscopy offers an improved patient-centred consultation, as it can be conducted under local anaesthesia for different indications due to the small-bore instrumentation. 21 22 It should be noted that needle arthroscopy might face problems for various reasons, including difficult insertion in case of joint osteoarthritis, compromised vascular status and substantial osteophytes. 23 In addition, there is a learning curve as the 0° inclination and 120°C field of view make it challenging to obtain a comprehensive view of the joint.…”

Wide-Awake Needle Arthroscopy of the Anterior Ankle: A Standardized Approach

“… 6 This substantially improved the diagnostic capabilities of needle arthroscopy, 7 and interventional options are arising alike. 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 …”

Implantation of a Cushioning Injectable Implant Using Needle Arthroscopy in the Foot and Ankle and First Carpometacarpal Joint

“…Nonetheless, previous studies do support the safety of in-office needle arthroscopic procedures, 11 , 12 and various techniques have been described. 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 Pearls of the procedure are listed in Table 1 .…”

“…This 2-portal setup does provide an effective means to rinse the joint and clear it from debris, synovial fluid and inflammatory products, as already described elsewhere. 16 However, for injectable implants it is not required to rinse the joint, and notwithstanding the presence of synovial fluid, the injectable implant showed good solidification upon injection.…”