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Fulltext Tears of a Physician, are they justified?

Arshad S, Min Allah NU, Khamis MF

J Pak Med Assoc, 2020 Jul;70(7):1293.
PMID: 32799286 DOI: 10.5455/JPMA.59669
Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy*
Role of simulation in arthroscopy training

Madan SS, Pai DR

Simul Healthc, 2014 Apr;9(2):127-35.
PMID: 24096921 DOI: 10.1097/SIH.0b013e3182a86165

Arthroscopy uses a completely different skill set compared with open orthopedic surgery. Hitherto, arthroscopy had not been given enough emphasis in the core orthopedic curricula. Simulation has been seen as an excellent way to teach the skills required in arthroscopy. The simulators used for arthroscopy training can be broadly classified into physical simulators such as cadavers, animals, models and box trainers, virtual-reality simulators, and hybrid simulators that combine virtual-reality simulation with physical components that allow real tactile feedback. The advantages and disadvantages of each of these types have been described in this article. The factors that determine skill acquisition using these simulators have been highlighted. In conclusion, simulation seems to be a valuable tool for arthroscopy training, although further studies are needed to state whether this translates into better operative skill on real patients.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy/education*
Arthroscopically assisted acromioclavicular joint stabilization leads to significant clavicular tunnel widening in the early post-operative period

Thangaraju S, Cepni S, Magosch P, Tauber M, Habermeyer P, Martetschläger F

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 2019 Dec;27(12):3821-3826.
PMID: 31410526 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05662-5

PURPOSE: Arthroscopically assisted acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) stabilization techniques use bone tunnels in the clavicle and coracoid process. The tunnel size has been shown to have an impact on the fracture risk of clavicle and coracoid. The aim of the present study was to radiographically evaluate the alterations of the clavicular tunnel size in the early post-operative period. It was hypothesized that there would be a significant increase of tunnel size.
METHODS: Twenty consecutive patients with acute high-grade ACJ (Rockwood type IV-V) injury underwent arthroscopic-assisted ACJ stabilization. The median age of the patients was 40 (26-66) years. For all patients, a single tunnel button-tape construct was used along with an additional ACJ tape cerclage. Radiologic measurements were undertaken on standardized Zanca films at two separate time points, immediate post-operative examination (IPO) and at late post-operative examination (> 4 months; LPO). The LPO radiographs were taken at a median follow-up period of 4.5 (3-6) months. Clavicular tunnel width (CT) and coracoclavicular distance (CCD) were measured using digital calipers by two independent examiners and the results are presented as median, range, and percentage.
RESULTS: The median CCD increased significantly from 9.5 (8-13) mm at IPO to 12 (7-20) mm at LPO (p

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy*
Reverse Wafer Procedure for Ulnar Impaction Syndrome

Ozcelik IB, Jusoh MH, Cavit A

Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg, 2024 Mar 01;28(1):16-18.
PMID: 37702374 DOI: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000453

Ulnar impaction syndrome occurs when excessive load across the ulnocarpal joints results in pathologic changes, especially over the articular surface of the ulnar head and proximal ulnar corner of the lunate. The 2 main surgical options in ulnar impaction syndrome are ulnar shortening osteotomy and wafer procedure, whether open or arthroscopically, to decompress the ulnocarpal joint load. However, all of these techniques have their shortcomings and drawbacks. The current study demonstrates a novel technique to decompress the ulnocarpal joint load: the "reverse wafer procedure" for ulnar impaction syndrome. In this surgical technique, we resected the proximal ulnar side of the lunate instead of partial resection of the thin wafer of the distal ulnar head dome in the standard wafer procedure. This technique avoids iatrogenic central tear of triangular fibrocartilage and distal radioulnar joint portal arthroscopy, which is technically demanding while preserving the distal radioulnar joint.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy/methods
Fulltext Symptomatic intra-articular ganglion cyst of the knee

Aminudin CA, Samsudin OC, Hyzan MY, Hamzaini AH, Zahiah M

Med J Malaysia, 2004 Dec;59 Suppl F:57-9.
PMID: 15941165

We are reporting a case of a patient with a symptomatic intra-articular ganglion of the knee arising from infrapatellar fat pad. Plain radiograph and Magnetic Resonance (MR) images were correlated with arthroscopic examination and histological findings. The cyst was removed and post operatively patient regained full extension.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
Fulltext Is arthoscopy of the shoulder safe - a study/perspective on arthroscopic subracromial decompression

Loh YC, Trail IA

Med J Malaysia, 2002 Jun;57(2):205-8.
PMID: 24326652

Fourteen fit and healthy patients underwent arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) of shoulder for rotator cuff impingement. Their blood chemistry was analysed pre-operatively, 24 hours post-operatively and 2-3 weeks post-operatively. Levels of haematocrit, sodium, potassium, creatinine and urea were measured. The blood chemistry returned almost to the pre-operative level at 2-3 weeks post-operatively. There was no statistically significant differences found. This study concludes that arthroscopic subacromial decompression is a safe technique when considering the blood parameters despite the haemodilution seen in all patients.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
Low-Cost Self-Made Arthroscopic Training Camera Is Equally as Effective as Commercial Camera: A Comparison Study

Ling JL, Teo SH, Mohamed Al-Fayyadh MZ, Mohamed Ali MR, Ng WM

Arthroscopy, 2019 02;35(2):596-604.
PMID: 30611592 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.08.038

PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of a low-cost self-made arthroscopic camera (LAC) in basic arthroscopic skills training compared with a commercial arthroscopic camera (CAC).
METHODS: One hundred fifty-three orthopaedic residents were recruited and randomly assigned to either the LAC or CAC. They were allocated 2 practice sessions, with 20 minutes each, to practice 4 given arthroscopic tasks: task 1, transferring objects; task 2, stacking objects; task 3, probing numbers; and task 4, stretching rubber bands. The time taken for participants to complete the given tasks was recorded in 3 separate tests; before practice, immediately after practice, and after a period of 3 months. A comparison of the time taken between both groups to complete the given tasks in each test was measured as the primary outcome.
RESULTS: Significant improvements in time completion were seen in the post-practice test for both groups in all given arthroscopic tasks, each with P < .001. However, there was no significant difference between the groups for task 1 (P = .743), task 2 (P = .940), task 3 (P = .932), task 4 (P = .929), and total (P = .944). The outcomes of the tests (before practice, after practice, and at 3 months) according to repeated measures analysis of variance did not differ significantly between the groups in task 1 (P = .475), task 2 (P = .558), task 3 (P = .850), task 4 (P = .965), and total (P = .865).
CONCLUSIONS: The LAC is equally as effective as the CAC in basic arthroscopic skills training with the advantage of being cost-effective.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: In view of the scarcity in commercial arthroscopic devices for trainees, this low-cost device, which trainees can personally own and use, may provide a less expensive and easily available way for trainees to improve their arthroscopic skills. This might also cultivate more interest in arthroscopic surgery among junior surgeons.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
Postoperative rotator cuff integrity: can we consider type 3 Sugaya classification as retear?

Muniandy M, Niglis L, Claude Dosch J, Meyer N, Kempf JF, Collin P, et al.

J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2021 Jan;30(1):97-103.
PMID: 32778379 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.05.002

BACKGROUND: Sugaya classification is a widely accepted classification system that is used to analyze postoperative rotator cuff tendon integrity. However, there are inconsistencies in the literature as to whether type 3 Sugaya should be considered as a retear or healed tendon.
PURPOSE: We aimed to show that type 3 Sugaya is not a retear by comparing the long-term supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscle degeneration and the functional outcomes of type 3 with those of type 4 and 5 Sugaya. We hypothesized that the clinical course of type 3 Sugaya would be different from type 4 or 5 Sugaya.
METHOD: The study was a retrospective multicenter review of all the rotator cuff repair done in 2003-2004. We included all the patients who had undergone supraspinatus repair with 10-year follow-up (magnetic resonance imaging done with full functional assessment). Data collection included pre- and postoperative supraspinatus and infraspinatus fatty infiltration, supraspinatus muscle atrophy, and Constant score with a separate analysis of its Strength subsection. Supraspinatus tendon integrity at 10-year follow-up was determined according to Sugaya classification. The patients were divided into 2 groups: type 3 Sugaya and type 4 and 5 Sugaya. Statistical comparison was done between the groups.
RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the preoperative fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus, supraspinatus muscle atrophy, and Constant score between the 2 groups. However, type 3 Sugaya patients had significantly better scores in the preoperative Strength subsection. Postoperatively, type 3 Sugaya patients showed significantly lesser fatty infiltration of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus, lesser supraspinatus muscle atrophy, and higher Constant score compared with type 4 and 5 Sugaya (P < .001).
CONCLUSION: Patients with type 3 Sugaya supraspinatus tendon exhibited lesser muscle degeneration in the supraspinatus and infraspinatus and performed better in functional assessment compared with type 4 and 5 Sugaya patients. We inferred that type 3 Sugaya should not be considered as a retear.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
Evaluating the risk of popliteal artery injury in the all-inside meniscus repair based on the location of posterior meniscal lesions

Al-Fayyadh MZM, Tan HCY, Hui TS, Ali MRBM, Min NW

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong), 2019 2 21;27(1):2309499019828552.
PMID: 30782072 DOI: 10.1177/2309499019828552

The 'all-inside' meniscus repair is extremely useful technique in addressing tears at the far posterior horn of meniscus. However, this procedure may place the popliteal neurovascular bundle at risk of injury. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk of popliteal artery injury by the trajectory of anchor delivery instruments inserted through standard knee arthroscopic portals for the repair of the far posterior horn of meniscus tears. Standard arthroscopic portals were marked on five human cadaveric knees which were subsequently disarticulated. Axial photographs were taken after marking the 5 10, and 15 mm points from the meniscal root on the posterior horns of the menisci. The unsafe zones for meniscus repair at each of these points were identified on the photographs of knees by first drawing two lines from the edges of the popliteal artery and crossing at the respective points at the posterior horns. The points at which these lines meet a circular protractor applied to the center of each meniscus in the knee photograph were recorded as a range. The range signifies the unsafe zone for each respective point on the posterior horn of meniscus. The anterolateral arthroscopic portal fell within the unsafe zone of the 5 mm point on the posterior horn of lateral meniscus in three of the five knees and within the unsafe zone of the 10 mm point on the posterior horn of lateral meniscus in another two knees. A cautious approach should be practiced during the repair of tears located at these two points. None of the other points' unsafe zones (lateral 15 mm, medial 5 mm, 10 mm and 15 mm points) coincided with the ipsilateral portal sites. Level of evidence 5 (Human cadaveric study).

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
A Case of Posterior Tibial Nerve Injury After Arthroscopic Calcaneoplasty

Retrouvey H, Silvanathan J, Bleakney RR, Anastakis DJ

J Foot Ankle Surg, 2018 01 05;57(3):587-592.
PMID: 29307741 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.10.004

We report the first case of distal posterior tibial nerve injury after arthroscopic calcaneoplasty. A 59-year-old male had undergone right arthroscopic calcaneoplasty to treat retrocalcaneal bursitis secondary to a Haglund's deformity. The patient complained of numbness in his right foot immediately after the procedure. Two years later and after numerous assessments and investigations, a lateral plantar nerve and medial calcaneal nerve lesion was diagnosed. In the operating room, the presence of an iatrogenic lesion to the distal right lateral plantar nerve (neuroma incontinuity involving 20% of the nerve) and the medial calcaneal nerve (complete avulsion) was confirmed. The tarsal tunnel was decompressed, and both the medial and the lateral plantar nerve were neurolyzed under magnification. To the best of our knowledge, our case report is the first to describe iatrogenic posterior tibial nerve injury after arthroscopic calcaneoplasty. It is significant because this complication can hopefully be avoided in the future with careful planning and creation of arthroscopic ports and treated appropriately with early referral to a nerve specialist if the patient's symptoms do not improve within 3 months.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy/adverse effects*; Arthroscopy/methods
Fulltext Diagnostic and operative arthroscopy of the knee: report of 51 consecutive arthroscopies

Rajaram TJ

Med J Malaysia, 1986 Sep;41(3):269-72.
PMID: 3670145

Fifty-one consecutive arthroscopies of the knee were reviewed after an average of eight months follow-up. Thirty-eight patients underwent arthroscopic surgical procedures as well. A meniscus tear was the commonest (68%) primary pathology noted, followed by isolated anterior eructate tears (16%). Excellent/good results were obtained in 80% of arthroscopic partial meniscectomies. Synovial biopsies and loose body removal were all successfully achieved arthroscopically: Arthroscopic knee surgery is a useful and less traumatic technique of obtaining a diagnosis and treating amenable knee lesions compared to open arthrotomy.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
Fulltext Diagnosis of meniscal lesions of the knee

Dhillon KS, Doraisamy S, Raveendran K

Med J Malaysia, 1985 Mar;40(1):24-7.
PMID: 3841686

In a prospective study of 50 patients with suspected tear of the meniscus of the knee, the clinical diagnosis, arthrographic and arthroscopic findings were compared at arthro-tomy. The clinical diagnosis was correct in 85%, arthrographic in 54%, and arthroscopy in 91%of the patients.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
Fulltext Comparison of Thessaly Test with Joint Line Tenderness and McMurray Test in the Diagnosis of Meniscal Tears

Shekarchi B, Panahi A, Raeissadat SA, Maleki N, Nayebabbas S, Farhadi P

Malays Orthop J, 2020 Jul;14(2):94-100.
PMID: 32983383 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.2007.018

Introduction: Meniscus injuries are the most frequent problem of the knee. The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of the Thessaly test and comparing it with those of McMurray and Joint-line tenderness tests for diagnosing meniscal tears.Materials and methods: This study was designed as a prospective observational one done in an outpatient clinic at a university hospital. 106 patients with knee pain and 82 age-matched control were included during study period (from February 2014 to January 2015). Each patient was clinically examined with McMurray, Thessaly, and joint line tenderness tests. Then, the findings were matched by MRI and arthroscopic findings. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy were calculated as main outcomes.
Results: Based on MRI, Thessaly was the most sensitive for medial meniscus tears (56.2%), while McMurray and joint-line tenderness were more specific (89.1% and 88.0%, respectively). For lateral meniscus tears, McMurray was the most sensitive (56.2%) and all were specific (McMurray 89.6%, Thessaly 88.4%, joint-line tenderness 90.2%). With arthroscopy, Thessaly was the most sensitive for medial meniscus (76.6%), while McMurray and joint-line tenderness were more specific (81.0%, and 81.0%). Agreement with arthroscopy was the highest with McMurray (for medial meniscus kappa=0.40, p<0.001, and for lateral meniscus kappa=0.38, p=0.002).
Conclusion: The Thessaly can be used to screen for medial meniscus tears. McMurray and joint-line tenderness should be used for suspected medial meniscus tears. For lateral meniscus, McMurray is appropriate for screening and all the tests are useful in clinic.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
Fulltext Functional Outcome After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair - An Early Experience

Khoo, S.W., Khoo, S.M., Yeong, Y.K., Towil, B.

Malays Orthop J, 2009;3(2):29-32.
MyJurnal

According to recently reported outcome studies, functional outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are reasonable and comparable to open or mini-open techniques. We report the functional outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of 10 consecutive patients. The average age was 53.9(range 46-59) years. There was a significant improvement of the function of the shoulder when the preoperative scores were compared with those at the time of at least six months follow-up (range of 6 months to 18 months). With the UCLA rating scale, the average total score increased from preoperative 9.8 (range, 6-15) to postoperative 32.6 (range,23-35). With the use of ASES shoulder index, the average total score improved from 14.6 range, 1.6-35) to 92.3 (range,66.6 to 100). We concluded that arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a treatment method in selective patients with symptomatic rotator cuff pathology to alleviate shoulder pain and improve function.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
Fulltext Sub acromial debridement surgery with acromioplasty for chronic shoulder pain - biomechanical challenges in physical rehabilitation

Leonar, J.H., Siti Salmiah, M.D., Das, S., Ayiesah, H.R.

Journal of Surgical Academia, 2011;1(1):76-80.
MyJurnal

Arthroscopic sub acromial debridement surgery with acromioplasty is one of the shoulder surgeries performed to treat chronic shoulder pain. This surgical procedure is usually indicated in sub acromial impingement syndrome of shoulder, degenerative rotator cuff tears, severe functional limitation of shoulder joint and often surgery was performed in cases where all the conservative management had failed in the treatment of chronic shoulder pain. Even though the patient would be referred for early rehabilitation, post operative management of this surgical condition is highly challenging. Movement of the shoulder joint is often related with scapulo-thoracic joint, acromio-clavicular joint and sternoclavicular joint and the shoulder movements are governed by various different muscular forces from these joints. Failure to understand this biomechanical complexity of shoulder joint during post operative rehabilitation results in failure of the surgical outcome and might cause severe functional limitation with recurrent shoulder pain. Often in clinical practice, greater emphasis is given to achieve and regain movements in shoulder joint at the expense of the joint stability. However, inadequate scapular stability might further predispose the shoulder joint to excessive loading and results in repetitive injuries leading to chronic shoulder pain. This might affect the surgical and clinical outcome of the acromioplasty and result in surgical failure. Hence, surgeons and clinicians need to understand the biomechanical contributions in the post operative rehabilitation of the shoulder joint. The present case report emphasises the biomechanical model of post operative rehabilitation of a patient who had arthroscopic sub acromial debridement with acromioplasty.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy
Fulltext Peroneus quartus and peroneal tendoscopy

Yong CK

Med J Malaysia, 2006 Dec;61 Suppl B:45-7.
PMID: 17605180

This is a report of a case of peroneal subluxation caused by peroneus quartus, a supernumerary muscle in the peroneal muscle group. Peroneus quartus' anatomy and its clinical relevance in lateral ankle pain, swelling and peroneal subluxation are described. It may be accurately diagnosed by peroneal tendoscopy. The technical note of this procedure is also described.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy/methods*
Fulltext The incidence of deep venous thrombosis following arthroscopic knee surgery

Ng WM, Chan KY, Lim ABK, Gan EC

Med J Malaysia, 2005 Jul;60 Suppl C:14-6.
PMID: 16381276

A prospective cohort study was undertaken at two centers to look for the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following knee arthroscopic surgery. Eighty-four patients who had 90 arthroscopic procedures were reviewed. The relevant risk factors: past or family history of DVT, smoking, oral contraceptives, body weight, haemoglobin level, platelet count, tourniquet time and type of anaesthesia were documented. All patients were subjected to preoperative and post-operative duplex ultrasound. Only one patient (1.2 %) was noted to have DVT involving the peroneal vein. We concluded that the incidence of DVT after knee arthroscopy was very low in this study population.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy/adverse effects*
Fulltext The rusty knee--pigmented villonodular synovitis

Samsudin O, Leong KK, Shukur MH, Tan KK, Ismail S

Med J Malaysia, 2004 Dec;59 Suppl F:54-6.
PMID: 15941164

Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a distinct but rare clinical entity often presents late with a diagnostic difficulty. Its non-specific manifestations require exclusion of several chronic inflammatory disorders and other humorous lesions but all investigations including highly predictive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and arthroscopic examination are non-diagnostic demanding confirmatory tissue biopsy. A typical case of such lesion is presented to highlight some potential difficulties.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy/methods
Fulltext The role of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in internal derangement of the knee

Zairul-Nizam ZF, Hyzan MY, Gobinder S, Razak MA

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Dec;55(4):433-8.
PMID: 11221154

We attempted to compare the accuracy of our clinical examination and the usage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluating patients suspected of having internal derangement of the knee who were seen in our Orthopaedic clinic. This was done using the findings of arthroscopy as the 'gold standard'. The accuracy of MRI in detecting cruciate ligament tears was between 80-96% against 82-93% for clinical examination. MRI accuracy for meniscus injuries was 80-84% compared to 48-65% for clinical examination. We thus propose that MRI examination is an effective first-line investigation for patients with suspected internal knee derangement, especially menisci injuries; allowing arthroscopy to be reserved for patients in whom surgery is truly indicated.

Study site: Orthopedic clinic, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (PPUKM)

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy/standards
An 11-year-old girl presenting with chronic knee pain: a case report with diagnostic dilemma

Maj MK, Ar AH, Faisal SA, Ahmad J, Das S

Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove), 2010;53(4):247-9.
PMID: 21400986

Discoid meniscus is the commonest anatomical aberration of the knee joint, among rare cases such as bilateral separated lateral meniscus, accessory lateral meniscus, partial deficiency of the lateral meniscus and double-layered lateral meniscus. An 11-year-old girl presented with history of chronic pain in her right knee for the last 6 months. The problem disturbed her involvement in the sport activities at school. Clinical examination revealed a clicking sensation on knee extension with lateral joint line tenderness. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of her right knee showed torn posterior horn of lateral meniscus. Arthroscopy examination revealed a discoid meniscus with absence posterior horn. Posterior horn deficient discoid meniscus is a rare form of a congenital meniscus anomaly. We as clinicians believe that the abnormal shaped meniscus may pose a diagnostic challenge clinically and radiologically. Presentation of this case may be beneficial for orthopaedicians in their daily clinical practice.

Matched MeSH terms: Arthroscopy

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