The New Mi-Eye Device and How It Aids Arthroscopic Procedures

In orthopedic care, diagnostics play an essential role in how joint conditions are treated. In normal settings, diagnoses are performed using an MRI scan to look inside the affected joint area and search for signs of damage or injury. MRI scans, however, cannot keep up with the demands of today’s treatment, as this piece of technology comes with a set of problems for patients needing to receive care. In recent years, a new diagnostics tool has been developed to help orthopedists and joint specialists work with patients who cannot use MRI scans for diagnosis. That new piece of technology is the MI-Eye. 

What is the MI-Eye, and How Does It Work? 

MI-Eye is a diagnostic tool that allows us to inspect areas of the joint in real-time, removing the need for MRI scans. Orthopedists using this tool have a greater degree of control when interacting with the affected joints, as the tool uses a handheld scope connected to a high-resolution camera and light source that is inserted into the joint through a traditional arthroscopic procedure. From there, doctors can view specific angles and magnify certain areas of the joints not normally seen with MRI scans, providing your doctor with complete, total control over the diagnostic session. 

Through this tool, your orthopedist can gain video feedback on your diagnostic session. When compared to MRI scans, it provides greater access to patients who cannot opt-in for an MRI scan due to metal-based reconstructive surgeries, cannot afford multiple trips to their doctors, and those who experience claustrophobia when in an MRI machine. It provides a much friendlier experience for patients and comes with so many more benefits on its own. 

The Benefits of MI-Eye Aided Arthroscopic Procedures

For orthopedists who already provide arthroscopic procedures, it revolutionizes the technique by making it more technologically savvy than its traditional counterpart. Most of all, it benefits patients in numerous ways, including: 

• Conservative Care: Patients weary about invasive procedures don’t have to worry with the MI-Eye, as it’s a minimally invasive procedure that provides diagnosis without extensive surgical means. 
• Quick Recovery Time: Those faced with chronic pain conditions and complex joint issues can experience a quicker recovery time when being diagnosed, as aftercare from the procedure resolves itself within the first 24 hours. 
• More Accurate Diagnosis: Patients who don’t know what’s affecting them can experience a more accurate diagnosis with the combination of technology, quality care, and doctor expertise. Through this, doctors can look at undiagnosed conditions such as meniscus tears, symptoms of osteoarthritis, labrum tears, cartilage injuries, and other concerns. 
• Painless Procedure: The procedure itself is painless when combined with local anesthesia. Most insurance companies will provide coverage for the procedure due to how low-risk it is and provides an advanced way to diagnose without the need for additional scheduling or visits. 

Overall, the MI-Eye procedure is a new way for orthopedists to approach their patients, giving them an overall friendlier experience and better quality of care. If you are interested in learning more about the MI-Eye procedure, visit an MI-Eye-certified orthopedist or joint specialist for more information.