Endoscopic Surgery in Orthopedics

Abstract

Since its early development in 1866 arthroscopic surgery has progressed to allow the diagnosis and treatment of a plethora of conditions of the upper and lower limb. The indications for its use include management of bony and soft-tissue complaints with the advantage of minimal invasive surgery leading to a shorter recovery time. This chapter outlines the background of arthroscopy, patient setup, and portal placement to allow arthroscopy assessment and treatment of the hip, knee, foot ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist.