The influence of the irrigating solution on articular cartilage in arthroscopic surgery: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Arthroscopic surgery has become an important and popular orthopedic procedure for numerous joint disorders. Continuous irrigation is performed to replace synovial fluid for optimal joint distension and clear visualization of the synovial cavity. Irrigation solutions may, however, negatively impact articular cartilage and chondrocyte viability. This systematic review aims to compare different irrigating solutions and their properties to determine whether one is superior in its effects on articular cartilage and chondrocytes.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted. The online databases: Embase, Medline, HealthStar, Emcare and PubMed were searched from 1946 to August 2018. Methodological index for non-randomized studies (MINORS) was used to assess methodol

SUBMITTER: Sardana V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6402300 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature