ABSTRACT
After having been used for several years in medicine, laser energy has now been applied to arthroscopic surgery. Laser Holmium 2.1 is presently one of the most advanced machine in this field. We present here our initial experience in 40 cases compared with a control group of 40 cases treated by traditional arthroscopic surgery. This approach is less traumatic, the operative time is reduced and the postoperative period is characterized by a more complete recovery of motility and a reduction in postoperative pain.
Subject(s)
Arthroscopy/methods , Knee Joint/surgery , Laser Therapy/methods , Shoulder Joint/surgery , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Cartilage, Articular/surgery , Female , Holmium , Humans , Joint Diseases/surgery , Ligaments, Articular/surgery , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
The results of 40 acetabuloplasties of the hip for osteoarthritis have been studied over a follow-up period of 6 months to 7 years. 12 patients have been treated by shelf arthroplasty alone and 26 by the same operation combined with intertrochanteric osteotomy. These operations, which are suitable for use in patients too young for a total hip prosthesis, give very satisfactory results in 80% of the cases, but the patients must be carefully selected. The clinical and radiological criteria on which this choice is based, and the technical peculiarities of the operation, are described.