Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Endoscopic Resection of the Lateral Ankle Bursa With Synovial Chondromatosis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.01.025

Figure Lengend Snippet: Endoscopic resection of bursal chondromatosis of right lateral ankle. The patient is in the lateral position. (A) The proximal portal is the viewing portal. Synovectomy is performed with an arthroscopic shaver through the bursal portal. (B) Endoscopic view showing resection of the inflamed synovium (IS) with preservation of the integrity of the bursal sac (BS).

Article Snippet: The bursal sac is resected with an arthroscopic shaver and arthroscopic punch (Acufex) through the bursal sac.

Techniques: Preserving

Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Endoscopic Resection of the Lateral Ankle Bursa With Synovial Chondromatosis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.01.025

Figure Lengend Snippet: Endoscopic resection of bursal chondromatosis of right lateral ankle. The patient is in the lateral position. (A) Endoscopic view showing resection of the bursal sac (bs) by an arthroscopic shaver. (B) Endoscopic view showing internal drainage of the bursal sac to the peroneal tendon sheath by resection of part of the peroneal tendon sheath. The peroneus brevis (pb) and peroneus longus (pl) tendons are exposed.

Article Snippet: The bursal sac is resected with an arthroscopic shaver and arthroscopic punch (Acufex) through the bursal sac.

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Arthroscopic Repair of the Proximal Iliofemoral Ligament After Traumatic Injury

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103423

Figure Lengend Snippet: Arthroscopic view through the anterolateral portal of a 70° arthroscope of the left hip in the supine position showing a frayed but intact acetabular labrum. The intact portion of the labrum is labeled “labrum” and the frayed portion is delineated with an asterisk.

Article Snippet: Debridement and chondroplasty are performed using an arthroscopic shaver and ArthroCare wand (Arthrex), and loose bodies are removed from the joint.

Techniques: Labeling

Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Arthroscopic Repair of the Proximal Iliofemoral Ligament After Traumatic Injury

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103423

Figure Lengend Snippet: Arthroscopic view through the anterolateral portal of a 70° arthroscope of the left hip in the supine position showing the repair of the iliofemoral ligament. (A) Debridement and mobilization of the torn iliofemoral ligament (denoted with an asterisk). (B) FiberTape (Arthrex) sutures are used primarily to repair the ligament (denoted with an asterisk). (C) A bur is used in preparation for suture anchor placement back to the anterior pelvis. (D) The SwiveLock C Anchor (Arthrex) localizes swivel lock placement (E).

Article Snippet: Debridement and chondroplasty are performed using an arthroscopic shaver and ArthroCare wand (Arthrex), and loose bodies are removed from the joint.

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Arthroscopic Repair of Combined Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex, Lunotriquetral Ligament, and Ulnocarpal Ligament Tears

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.102995

Figure Lengend Snippet: The right wrist is shown. (A) Arthroscopic view from the 3-4 portal. The black asterisk shows the volar ulnocarpal ligament complex (UCLC) that coalesces with the volar ulnar capsule. (B) Arthroscopic view from the 3-4 portal shows a zoomed-in view of a friable and lax UCLC/volar ulnar capsule (multiple black arrows). Laxity can only be tested with an arthroscopic probe. (C) An arthroscopic probe entering from the 6R portal is used to check the laxity of the UCLC/volar ulnar capsule (asterisk) by hooking the complex dorsally toward the ulnar head. The faded red dotted line indicates the interface between the UCLC/volar ulnar capsule and the palmar TFCC. The faded green dotted line represents the interface between the ECU SS and the dorsal TFCC. (6U, 6-ulnar; ECU, extensor carpi ulnaris; SS, subsheath; TFCC, triangular fibrocartilage complex; Tq, triquetrum.)

Article Snippet: A 30° 2.4-mm diameter scope (KARL STORZ, Tuttlingen, Germany) is introduced into the 3-4 portal and a 2.9-mm arthroscopic shaver (KARL STORZ) into the 6R portal.

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Arthroscopic Repair of Combined Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex, Lunotriquetral Ligament, and Ulnocarpal Ligament Tears

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.102995

Figure Lengend Snippet: Surgery Pearls and Pitfalls

Article Snippet: A 30° 2.4-mm diameter scope (KARL STORZ, Tuttlingen, Germany) is introduced into the 3-4 portal and a 2.9-mm arthroscopic shaver (KARL STORZ) into the 6R portal.

Techniques: Dissection

Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Arthroscopic Delivery of Injectable Bone Graft for Staged Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.025

Figure Lengend Snippet: (A) Arthroscopic view of the OsteoPrecision cannula inserted through the anteromedial portal under dry conditions and the graft material being injected under direct visualization, delivering the injectable bone graft with the knee drained of fluid. (ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; PCL, posterior cruciate ligament.) (B) Arthroscopic view of the entire femoral tunnel through the anterolateral portal with a 70° arthroscope. (C) Arthroscopic view of the femoral tunnel after complete graft fill.

Article Snippet: A thorough examination evaluating for concomitant chondral and meniscal injury is performed., Standard arthroscopic biters are used to perform morcellation of the graft tissue, and the combination of a 4.5 mm arthroscopic shaver and an ArthroCare device (ArthroCare, Austin TX) is used to excise the graft material and clearly expose the ACL tunnels.

Techniques: Injection

Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Arthroscopic Delivery of Injectable Bone Graft for Staged Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.025

Figure Lengend Snippet: Additional case of a 28-year-old patient with failed double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and excessive loss of bone stock requiring bone grafting of the femoral tunnels. (A, B) Arthroscopic images showing the tunnels after debridement. (C) Arthroscopic view of the anteromedial bundle tunnel after complete allograft fill. (D, E) At the time of revision ACL reconstruction, the tunnels were found to be completely filled with bone. Given the complete graft consolidation, we were able to perform anatomic drilling and ACL graft placement.

Article Snippet: A thorough examination evaluating for concomitant chondral and meniscal injury is performed., Standard arthroscopic biters are used to perform morcellation of the graft tissue, and the combination of a 4.5 mm arthroscopic shaver and an ArthroCare device (ArthroCare, Austin TX) is used to excise the graft material and clearly expose the ACL tunnels.

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Endoscopic Resection of the Lateral Ankle Bursa With Synovial Chondromatosis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.01.025

Figure Lengend Snippet: Endoscopic resection of bursal chondromatosis of right lateral ankle. The patient is in the lateral position. (A) The proximal portal is the viewing portal. Synovectomy is performed with an arthroscopic shaver through the bursal portal. (B) Endoscopic view showing resection of the inflamed synovium (IS) with preservation of the integrity of the bursal sac (BS).

Article Snippet: The bursal sac is resected with an arthroscopic shaver and arthroscopic punch (Acufex) through the bursal sac.

Techniques: Preserving

Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Endoscopic Resection of the Lateral Ankle Bursa With Synovial Chondromatosis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.01.025

Figure Lengend Snippet: Endoscopic resection of bursal chondromatosis of right lateral ankle. The patient is in the lateral position. (A) Endoscopic view showing resection of the bursal sac (bs) by an arthroscopic shaver. (B) Endoscopic view showing internal drainage of the bursal sac to the peroneal tendon sheath by resection of part of the peroneal tendon sheath. The peroneus brevis (pb) and peroneus longus (pl) tendons are exposed.

Article Snippet: The bursal sac is resected with an arthroscopic shaver and arthroscopic punch (Acufex) through the bursal sac.

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Treatment of Malunited Calcaneal Fracture With Posttraumatic Subtalar Osteoarthritis Using Lateral Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty With Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.077

Figure Lengend Snippet: The demonstration of hydroxyapatite bone graft substitute insertion of the right subtalar joint during posterior subtalar arthroscopy in a patient with prone position. (A) A clinical image demonstrates the hydroxyapatite bone graft substitute insertion by a surgical assistant via an arthroscopic sheath in the posteromedial portal (PMP), which is controlled by the surgeon's left hand. (B) An arthroscopic image shows that the posterolateral portal (PLP) is a viewing portal. Hydroxyapatite bone graft substitute (HA) is inserted through the PMP.

Article Snippet: A 4.2-mm arthroscopic shaver (Conmed) is used to debride fibrosis and synovitis of the subtalar joint.

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Treatment of Malunited Calcaneal Fracture With Posttraumatic Subtalar Osteoarthritis Using Lateral Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty With Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.077

Figure Lengend Snippet: The demonstration of lateral endoscopic calcaneoplasty of the right foot in a patient with prone position. (A) A clinical image demonstrates lateral endoscopic calcaneoplasty, which is performed via the posterosuperior portal (PSP) and anteroinferior portal (AIP). (B) An arthroscopic image shows that AIP is the viewing portal. The lateral surface of the calcaneal wall prominence (CWP) is resected by an arthroscopic acromionizer through the PSP.

Article Snippet: A 4.2-mm arthroscopic shaver (Conmed) is used to debride fibrosis and synovitis of the subtalar joint.

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Treatment of Malunited Calcaneal Fracture With Posttraumatic Subtalar Osteoarthritis Using Lateral Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty With Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.077

Figure Lengend Snippet: Pearls and Pitfalls of Lateral Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty and Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis

Article Snippet: A 4.2-mm arthroscopic shaver (Conmed) is used to debride fibrosis and synovitis of the subtalar joint.

Techniques: Blocking Assay

Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Treatment of Malunited Calcaneal Fracture With Posttraumatic Subtalar Osteoarthritis Using Lateral Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty With Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.077

Figure Lengend Snippet: The Risks and Limitations of Lateral Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty and Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis

Article Snippet: A 4.2-mm arthroscopic shaver (Conmed) is used to debride fibrosis and synovitis of the subtalar joint.

Techniques: Blocking Assay

Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Uniportal Endoscopic Intramedullary Debridement for the Management of Tibial Osteomyelitis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103555

Figure Lengend Snippet: Uniportal endoscopic intramedullary debridement for management of tibial osteomyelitis of the right leg. The patient is in the supine position with the legs spread. The enlarged cloaca serves as both viewing and working portals (A) Clinical photo. (B) Fluoroscopic view. (C) The granulation tissue and loose bone fragments of the proximal half of the abscess are removed by an arthroscopic punch. (A, arthroscope; AP, arthroscopic punch; AS, arthroscopic shaver; GT, granulation tissue.)

Article Snippet: The granulation tissue and loose bone fragments of the proximal half of the abscess are removed by an arthroscopic shaver (DYONICS; Smith & Nephew, Andover, MA), arthroscopic curette and punch (ACUFEX; Smith & Nephew) ( ).

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Uniportal Endoscopic Intramedullary Debridement for the Management of Tibial Osteomyelitis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103555

Figure Lengend Snippet: Uniportal endoscopic intramedullary debridement for management of tibial osteomyelitis of the right leg. The patient is in the supine position with the legs spread. The enlarged cloaca serves as both viewing and working portals. The granulation tissue and loose bone fragments of the distal half of the abscess are removed by an arthroscopic punch. (AP, arthroscopic punch; GT, granulation tissue.)

Article Snippet: The granulation tissue and loose bone fragments of the proximal half of the abscess are removed by an arthroscopic shaver (DYONICS; Smith & Nephew, Andover, MA), arthroscopic curette and punch (ACUFEX; Smith & Nephew) ( ).

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: Uniportal Endoscopic Intramedullary Debridement for the Management of Tibial Osteomyelitis

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103555

Figure Lengend Snippet: Uniportal endoscopic intramedullary debridement for management of tibial osteomyelitis of the right leg. The patient is in the supine position with the legs spread. The enlarged cloaca serves as both viewing and working portals. After removal of all infected tissue of the abscess, the sclerotic abscess wall is removed with an arthroscopic acromionizer until capillary bleeding appears. (AA, arthroscopic acromionizer; SB, sclerotic bone.)

Article Snippet: The granulation tissue and loose bone fragments of the proximal half of the abscess are removed by an arthroscopic shaver (DYONICS; Smith & Nephew, Andover, MA), arthroscopic curette and punch (ACUFEX; Smith & Nephew) ( ).

Techniques: Infection

Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: The Endoscopic-to-Open Proximal Hamstring Repair Technique for Chronic, High-Grade Tears

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103710

Figure Lengend Snippet: The arthroscope is placed in the posterolateral portal in the left surgical limb, and an arthroscopic shaver is used to perform an ischial bursectomy to improve visualization of the subgluteal space and surrounding neurovascular structures (left). It is important to insert both the arthroscope and shaver in the proper location within the subgluteal space prior to initiation of the bursectomy. After identification of the nerve, the stump of the proximal hamstring is visualized (right). An arthroscopic shaver is used to debride any adhesions surrounding the proximal hamstring stump and evacuate the surrounding hematoma. Proper evacuation of the hematoma and mobilization of the hamstring tendon stump are beneficial for manipulation of the hamstring during the open portion of the case.

Article Snippet: After the arthroscope is switched to the posterolateral portal, an arthroscopic shaver (3.5-mm CrossBlade Smooth Bite Cutter; Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI) is used to perform an ischial bursectomy to improve visualization of the subgluteal space and surrounding neurovascular structures ( ).

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: The Endoscopic-to-Open Proximal Hamstring Repair Technique for Chronic, High-Grade Tears

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103710

Figure Lengend Snippet: The left ischial tuberosity footprint is identified arthroscopically and cleared with radiofrequency ablation (A), followed by decortication with an arthroscopic burr (B). Tuberosity site preparation should be performed with the site for anchor placement in mind. Decortication is performed to provide a bleeding bed of bone to help augment the biological healing response.

Article Snippet: After the arthroscope is switched to the posterolateral portal, an arthroscopic shaver (3.5-mm CrossBlade Smooth Bite Cutter; Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI) is used to perform an ischial bursectomy to improve visualization of the subgluteal space and surrounding neurovascular structures ( ).

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: The Endoscopic-to-Open Proximal Hamstring Repair Technique for Chronic, High-Grade Tears

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103710

Figure Lengend Snippet: (A-C) Arthroscopic placement of a triple-loaded 5.5-mm PEEK (polyether ether ketone) AlphaVent anchor into the prepared left ischial tuberosity (IT). A punch (A) and tap (B) are used prior to placing the anchor. The anchor placement site is typically made in accordance with the hamstring tendon insertion sites on the ischium.

Article Snippet: After the arthroscope is switched to the posterolateral portal, an arthroscopic shaver (3.5-mm CrossBlade Smooth Bite Cutter; Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI) is used to perform an ischial bursectomy to improve visualization of the subgluteal space and surrounding neurovascular structures ( ).

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Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques

Article Title: The Endoscopic-to-Open Proximal Hamstring Repair Technique for Chronic, High-Grade Tears

doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103710

Figure Lengend Snippet: (A, B) Reintroduction of the arthroscope into the left subgluteal space allows for direct visualization of the repair. In addition, direct visualization of the nerve should be completed to ensure there is no undue tension, injury, or tether on the sciatic nerve. The incision site should be irrigated copiously, and soft massage can be beneficial in drawing out arthroscopic fluid prior to closure.

Article Snippet: After the arthroscope is switched to the posterolateral portal, an arthroscopic shaver (3.5-mm CrossBlade Smooth Bite Cutter; Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI) is used to perform an ischial bursectomy to improve visualization of the subgluteal space and surrounding neurovascular structures ( ).

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