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This report describes a prospective study of 100 consecutive arthroscopies using the 2.1 μm holmium:YAG laser compared to a retrospective analysis of 100 conventional arthroscopies with the same procedural mix. Included in each group were 43 acute meniscectomies, 27 meniscectomies for chronic pain, 13 lateral releases, 4 plica resections, and 4 adhesion resections. Also included were 9 subacromial shoulder decompressions.
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Walker, T.M. (1995). 2.1 μm Holmium:YAG Arthroscopic Laser Surgery: Prospective Report of 100 Cases. In: Brillhart, A.T. (eds) Arthroscopic Laser Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2468-6_42
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