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[Knee arthroscopy today].

W Glinz
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Abstract

Arthroscopy is not only the most reliable diagnostic tool in disorders of the knee joint but it also allows a one-step procedure of diagnosis and therapy in many cases. Most arthroscopic operations can be performed without hospitalisation. Post-operative morbidity is usually low. An excellent or good result was achieved in 91% of arthroscopic partial meniscectomies. Costs were reduced by sFr 6000 to 7000 for arthroscopic operations compared with arthrotomy. The advantage of most arthroscopic procedures performed today has been proven; however, the clinical value of others (i.e. arthroscopic suture of meniscal tears, repair of cruciate ligaments and abrasion-arthroplasty) is still not clear. The frequency of complications is low (0.56%), and infections occur in less than 1%.

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ArthroscopesHumansKnee InjuriesLigaments, ArticularPostoperative ComplicationsTibial Meniscus InjuriesJournal ArticleReview

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W Glinz. 1989. [Knee arthroscopy today].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2577598/

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