2023 Annual Meeting Foot & Ankle Access Pass-Efficiency of Ankle Arthroscopy With a Needle vs. Standard Arthroscope

Efficiency of Ankle Arthroscopy With a Needle vs. Standard Arthroscope

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Daniel Scott presented a study comparing anterior ankle arthroscopy using a single-use needle nanoscope versus a reusable 2-7 arthroscope. The study found that the nanoscope significantly reduced turnover time by seven minutes and shortened case duration without compromising efficiency. Cost analysis, including OR time and device expenses, showed no significant difference in overall cost, favoring the nanoscope slightly. However, excluding OR time, the nanoscope was more expensive per case. The biggest cost driver was OR turnover time. The conclusion suggests that using a nanoscope can improve efficiency and maintain cost-effectiveness in anterior ankle arthroscopy.

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Daniel Scott, M.D., M.B.A.

Keywords

anterior ankle arthroscopy

needle nanoscope

reusable arthroscope

turnover time reduction

cost analysis