| Cutaneous burns from a fiberoptic cable tip during arthroscopy of the knee. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18514527 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Thermal skin injury is a rare complication of arthroscopy. The potential of fiberoptic light cable tips to cause cutaneous burns has been previously investigated, but no cases have been reported. We present a case report of such an injury. In order to improve patient safety, we further recommend always checking that the light source is set on standby prior to disconnecting the light cable from the arthroscope and that the light cable tip is never left on the patient when not in use. |
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Authors:
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Yeong Joe Lau; Quang Dao |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2008-06-02 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Knee Volume: 15 ISSN: 0968-0160 ISO Abbreviation: Knee Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-06-27 Completed Date: 2008-12-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9430798 Medline TA: Knee Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 333-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Orthopaedic Unit, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia. lausyjoe@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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injuries* Arthroscopy / adverse effects* Burns / etiology*, pathology Child Fiber Optic Technology / instrumentation* Humans Knee Injuries / surgery* Male |
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