Fig 2.

Comparative views of dry and wet arthroscopy. (A) Dry and (B) wet views of coronoid process and trochlea. In the dry view, the articular surface is clear and vibrant, whereas in the wet view, it is dull in comparison. (C) Dry and (D) wet views of lateral capsule. During dry arthroscopy, the striations and detail of the capsule are superior and the light can be seen reflecting off of the soft tissues coated in synovial fluid. (E) Dry and (F) wet views of osteocapsular release of anterior compartment. In the dry view, the muscle, capsule, bone, and articular cartilage all look crisp and clear, whereas in the wet view, the image is cloudy because of debris floating in the fluid.