Clinical result of limited arthroscopic debridement for knee osteoarthritis under local anesthesia
- VernacularTitle:局麻关节镜下有限清理术治疗膝关节骨性关节炎
- Author:
Haiyang YU
;
Donglin FU
;
Jian CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
osteoarthritis,knee;
arthroscopy,debridemnt;
anesthesia local
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effect of limited arthroscopic debridement under local anesthesia for knee osteoarthritis. Methods A retrospective analysis was made including a total of 63 patients (77 knees ) with knee osteoarthritis.There were 11 male and 52 female,with an average age of 56.5 years old(range from 38~71 years old).The limited arthroscopic debridement included removal of loose bodies hyperplastic synovum,degenerated cartilage and the injured meniscus.The average follow-up period was 2.1 years (from 6 month to 4 year).Outcomes were assessed by JOA knee function score and rate of satisfactory. Results During the follow-up,the patients showed significant improvement of knee function score from 41 point to 78 point.Clinical outcomes of 77 knees were excellent in 31 knee,good in 28 knee,fair in 12 knee,poor in 6 knee.The rate of good and excellent results was 76.6%. Conclusions Limited arthroscopic debridement under local anesthesia for knee osteoarthritis is a relative simple and effective method.It could alleviate pain and improve function of the paticents.
