In-office diagnostic arthroscopy for knee and shoulder intra-articular injuries its potential impact on cost savings in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this analysis was to determine whether in office diagnostic needle arthroscopy (Visionscope Imaging System [VSI]) can provide for improved diagnostic assessment and; more cost effective care.

Methods

Data on arthroscopy procedures in the US for deep seated pathology in the knee and shoulder were used (Calendar Year 2012). These procedures represent approximately 25-30% of all arthroscopic procedures performed annually. Sensitivities, specificities, positive predictive, and negative predictive values for MRI analysis of this deep seated pathology from systematic reviews and meta-analyses were used in assessing for false positive and false negative MRI findings. The costs of performing diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy procedures (using 2013 Medicar

SUBMITTER: Voigt JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4101857 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature