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The CO2 laser in arthroscopy: potential problems and solutions.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1906276     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The CO2 laser is the most commonly used laser in arthroscopic surgery. This device offers enhanced precision in both cutting and ablation, as well as improved accessibility of difficult to reach structures. However, the use of energy rather than mechanical devices, the lack of tactile feedback, and the necessary use of a gaseous environment can result in problems not encountered in conventional arthroscopic surgery. This article presents these problems and suggests solutions.
Authors:
J G Garrick; N Kadel
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association     Volume:  7     ISSN:  0749-8063     ISO Abbreviation:  Arthroscopy     Publication Date:  1991  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-08-16     Completed Date:  1991-08-16     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8506498     Medline TA:  Arthroscopy     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  129-37     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Center for Sports Medicine, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco, California 94109.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arthroscopes*
Carbon Dioxide
Costs and Cost Analysis
Humans
Intraoperative Complications
Joint Diseases / surgery*
Laser Therapy / instrumentation*
Postoperative Complications
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
124-38-9/Carbon Dioxide

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