Foot-Controlled Irrigation System in Temporomandibular Arthroscopy: Technical Note

While a gravity flow system, in which saline bags are attached to an intravenous (IV) pole above the level of the joint being operated on, can be easily set up, the rate of irrigation solution cannot be controlled. Various complicated and expensive automated irrigation pump systems exist, all of which are composed of the same basic components, i.e., transparent safety covers, irrigation roller pump, power pad, display, and adjustment. The operator selects the pressure and the solution flows from the bags through the extension tubes.