Arthroscopy Techniques in Diagnosis and Treatment 2025–2026
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Optics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Interests: orthopedic surgery; arthroscopy; musculoskeletal imaging; fracture; trauma surgery; sports injuries
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Dear Colleagues,
Arthroscopy has rapidly evolved from a technique confined to large joints to a versatile diagnostic and therapeutic tool applicable across a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders. The development of small joint arthroscopy, particularly in the wrist and ankle, has expanded our ability to address complex intra-articular pathologies with minimal invasiveness. Beyond joint disease, arthroscopic and endoscopic visualization techniques are increasingly applied to nerve compression syndromes, including carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, tarsal tunnel, and even thoracic outlet syndrome, where direct decompression under magnified visualization offers improved precision and reduced morbidity compared to open procedures.
Advances in arthroscopic access to deep and anatomically constrained regions, such as the coracoid process of the shoulder or the central compartment of the hip, have further broadened the indications and safety of minimally invasive approaches. At the same time, biportal endoscopic spine surgery has emerged as a transformative evolution, providing enhanced visualization and instrumentation capabilities for spinal decompression and fusion while minimizing collateral tissue damage.
This Special Issue will focus on contemporary advances in arthroscopic and endoscopic diagnostics, including imaging innovations, technical nuances, and outcome studies related to various anatomical regions. We welcome contributions that explore emerging diagnostic criteria, imaging modalities, procedural accuracy, and validation of minimally invasive techniques aimed at improving preoperative planning and postoperative assessment.
Prof. Dr. Jae-Sung Yoo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- arthroscopic diagnostics
- nerve compression syndromes
- small joint arthroscopy
- endoscopic spine evaluation
- minimally invasive diagnostic techniques
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