| Conventional instrument vs. laser-assisted arthroscopic meniscectomy. | |
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PMID: 10602136 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Lasers have been advocated for use in arthroscopy; however, results do not show significantly different outcomes from conventional instrument arthroscopy. This study assesses outcomes and cost to patients treated with conventional arthroscopic instrumentation vs. holmium laser. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty-seven men and 26 women, average age 41 years (range, 15-76 years), were divided into two groups: patients who underwent conventional arthroscopic partial meniscectomies (43 patients) vs. those who underwent the procedure with holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser (50 patients). Hospital and clinic records were reviewed for demographic data, medical and operative histories, operative data, and follow-up examinations. Tourniquet time, range of motion, effusion, pain, and total cost were compared. RESULTS: No significant differences existed in range of motion and effusions between the two groups. The mean cost of conventional arthroscopic partial meniscectomy was significantly lower, at $1,102 (range, $538-1,586) vs. laser arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, at $1,536 (range, $851-2,894) (p < 0.001). Each patient of the laser group was billed an additional $420 to offset the rental of laser equipment (value, $150,000). All other costs in the laser and conventional groups were similar. CONCLUSION: We recommend conventional arthroscopic instrumentation for routine partial meniscectomy. |
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Authors:
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D E Yakin; V P Rogers |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lasers in surgery and medicine Volume: 25 ISSN: 0196-8092 ISO Abbreviation: Lasers Surg Med Publication Date: 1999 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-02-10 Completed Date: 2000-02-10 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8007168 Medline TA: Lasers Surg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 435-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 1999 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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West Tennessee Orthopedic and Sports Medicine (DC), Jackson, Tennessee 38301, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Arthroscopy / economics, methods* Female Humans Laser Therapy* / economics Male Menisci, Tibial / physiology, surgery* Middle Aged Range of Motion, Articular Statistics, Nonparametric Treatment Outcome |
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