This presentation discusses the history and equipment of arthroscopy and the arthroscopic treatment of injuries of the lower extremity. (30 Minutes)

a. The history of arthroscopy
b. Knee-normal anatomy and biomechanics, acute hemarthrosis, ligament injuries,
meniscal injuries and repair, arthroscopy for degenerative conditions, patella arthritis, loose
and foreign bodies
c. Hip-Greater trochanteric pain syndrome, Piriformis syndrome, labral tears, femoral
acetabular insufficiency
d. Ankle-Synovitis and osteochondral defects, Anterior ankle impingement