title: Basic arthroscopy: a review paper.
abstract: Arthroscopy is a key hole surgical procedure that is used to visualized, diagnosed and treat pathologies inside a joint. Though it offers numerous advantages, it is technically demanding and requires a learning curve. Moreso, its uses in making diagnosis and therapeutic interventions are rewarding. However, the procedure is not yet widely practiced in our sub-region. This review to bring to fore the advantages of arthroscopic procedures, the indications and contraindications and to stimulate interest of these procedures in our sub region The literature materials on arthroscopic procedures were reviewed The era of extensive opening of joint for surgical procedure is coming to an end. The use of arthroscopic procedures in management of patients will improve the quality of care received by the patients. This review is to stimulate interest of arthroscopy in our sub-region.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Lagos/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos. tadekoyacole@yahoo.com
authors.forename: T O
authors.initials: TO
authors.lastname: Adekoya-Cole
authors.forename: G O
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Enweluzo
authors.forename: O I
authors.initials: OI
authors.lastname: Akinmokun
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Orakwe
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*