SS Smith Joint Arthroscope

SS Smith Joint Arthroscope Description

What it is:
A joint arthroscope is a precision surgical instrument used in arthroscopy a minimally invasive technique for diagnosing and treating problems inside a joint such as the knee, shoulder, wrist, ankle or other small joints. Hopkins Medicine+1

Material & Construction:

• SS (Stainless Steel) body: surgical-grade stainless steel construction ensures strength, corrosion resistance, and repeated sterilization.

• Optical system: contains a rod-lens or fiber-optic light transmission system with integrated lenses and a tiny camera.

• Light source connector: transmits high-intensity illumination into the joint space via fiber optics.

• Camera or eyepiece interface: connects to a video camera system or ocular eyepiece, displaying real-time internal joint images on a monitor.

Functionality:

• Diagnostic visualization: allows the surgeon to look directly inside the joint through tiny incisions without large open surgery. OrthoInfo

• Surgical guidance: used along with specialized instruments (shavers, graspers, probes) to perform repairs, remove loose tissue, trim damaged cartilage, and treat ligament injuries. Hopkins Medicine

• Minimally invasive: reduces tissue trauma, speeds recovery, and decreases postoperative pain compared to open procedures. Wikipedia

Typical Specifications: (example ranges actual models vary)
Shaft diameter: 1.9 mm4.0 mm (smaller for small joints) West Coast Medical Equipment
Viewing angle: 0 / 30 / 45 / 70 configurations SH Medical
Working length: typically 65175 mm depending on joint size SH Medical
J-Lock or other cannula connection type for secure mounting to surgical portals RevMed
Autoclavable for repeated sterilization cycles. MedWrench

How Its Used:

1. Small incision (portal) is made at the joint site.

2. The SS Smith arthroscope is inserted through the portal.

3. Light + camera transmit images to a monitor so the surgeon can clearly see inside the joint.

4. Other instruments are inserted through additional portals to diagnose and treat joint pathology. OrthoInfo

Clinical Benefits:
High-resolution real-time visualization
Smaller incisions and less postoperative pain
Faster recovery and mobility
Accurate diagnosis & guided surgical intervention

Common Procedures:

• Knee arthroscopy (meniscus repair/trim)

• Shoulder arthroscopy (rotator cuff, labrum)

• Wrist/ankle small joint procedures

• Cartilage and ligament assessment

If you want, I can also provide a specific spec sheet for an SS Smith Joint Arthroscope (e.g., exact diameter, viewing angle, working length, and compatible accessories). Just tell me the model number or the joint you plan to use it for!