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2.1 μm Holmium:YAG Arthroscopic Laser Partial Meniscectomy: 226 Cases

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Arthroscopic Laser Surgery

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The development of arthroscopic techniques has dramatically improved our ability to perform minimally invasive procedures. With improved surgical procedures, the injured patient has been able to return to full activity with minimal morbidity and reduced recovery time. As techniques evolved, the limiting factor has been the instruments needed to perform these procedures. In the past, even when the surgeon can easily access the joint and visualize the pathology, the instruments would not allow easy completion of the procedure because of their size, shape, and efficiency. It was natural, therefore, that as lasers evolved with their small delivery systems and notouch techniques they were found attractive for arthroscopic use.

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  1. Northeast Florida Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, Inc., 2021 Kingsley Avenue, 32073, Orange Park, FL, USA

    Allen T. Brillhart M.D.

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Larson, J.R. (1995). 2.1 μm Holmium:YAG Arthroscopic Laser Partial Meniscectomy: 226 Cases. In: Brillhart, A.T. (eds) Arthroscopic Laser Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2468-6_39

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