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Advantages and Disadvantages
| Advantages |
| The early resumption of sports activities might be expected. |
| This technique is less damaging to the patellar tendon and infrapatellar fat pad. |
| There are no incisional scars in front of the tuberosity causing kneeling discomfort. |
| The combination of cordless ultrasonography is able to avoid radiation exposure. |
| Disadvantages |
| The ossicle is not removed as a single block. |
| The view of the NanoScope is slightly narrow. |
