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Advantages and Disadvantages
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Can eliminate need to switch between 30° and 70° arthroscopes | Surgeon unfamiliarity with equipment |
| Equipment set up is quick and straightforward | Use of needle arthroscope incurs additional cost |
| Consistent dual point visualization | Instrumentation is comparatively fragile |
