[Intramedullary bone endoscopy (IBE). First results of experimental intramedullary endoscopy of long bone].
BACKGROUND
Intramedullary preparation and endoscopy of long bone is not mentioned in literature. We present our first results of experimental intramedullary endoscopy of long bone.


METHODS
Experimental tests were performed at 4 corpse bones (twice tibia, twice femur).


RESULTS
Intramedullary endoscopy and preparation was possible in all cases. A good view for inspection of the medullary canal was achieved by using the endoscope (Wolf GmbH, Germany).


CONCLUSIONS
Endoscopic preparation and intramedullary endoscopy in the long bone ist possible. By using the endoscopic tools, a "neocavum" for endoscopic manipulation could easily be created.
Oberst
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Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany. m.oberst@katharinehospital.de
Bosse
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A
Holz
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U
D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D005269:Femur / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013977:Tibia / Q000033:anatomy & histology*