Yoshiharu Shimozono, MD

The nano or needle arthroscopy system that was released for clinical use in September 2019 in the United States is a 1.9-mm arthroscope that can visualize into the ankle joint and be used to perform procedures while the patient is under a local anesthetic in an office or bedside setting. This technique is associated with little down time following the procedure compared to traditional arthroscopy or mini-open procedures.