Arthroscopy Techniques (Jan 2019)

Permanently Avoiding Steam on Camera for Arthroscopy by a Simple Device

  • Yingchun Wang, M.D.,
  • Hu Xu, M.D.,
  • Ming Ding, M.D.,
  • Zhilei Zhen, M.D.,
  • Qiaoru Lu, M.B.B.S.,
  • Binghui Liao, M.D.,
  • Lei Shangguan, M.D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. e47 – e49

Abstract

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Steam on the camera may happen in any arthroscopic procedure, especially in shoulder arthroscopy. Although multiple techniques and devices have been applied to avoid steam, it still cannot be prevented completely. We designed a simple device to terminate this problem by protecting against the ingress of water.