Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Using a Needle Arthroscope for Visualization Resulted in Greater Retention of Postoperative Quadriceps Muscle Strength Compared to Traditional Arthroscope
The use of a small-bore needle arthroscope for visualization during arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is associated with improved retention of quadriceps function and less postoperative pain in the early postoperative period compared to a traditional arthroscope.
Authors
- Elizabeth Ford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9677-5921)
- Manuel Pontes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3999-2567)
- Sean McMillan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4428-0414)
- Dylan R. Chayes
Institutions
- Health Net (US)
- Inspira Medical Center Vineland (US)
- Virtua Health (US)
- Rowan University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Technology Online
- Published
- 2025-03-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.52198/25.sti.45.os1830
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00