Diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee under arthroscopy:A report of 75 cases with long-term follow-up.
- VernacularTitle:关节镜对膝骨性关节炎诊断与治疗——附75例长期随访报告
- Author:
Ke ZHANG
;
Zijian LI
;
Yan LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Knee Osteoarthritis Arthroscopy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the values of arthroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Methods A retrospective survey of 75 patients with knee osteoarthritis treated by arthroscopic operation from May 1993 to Sep 1999 was conducted.the Tindings by radiograph and those in operation were compaired. Results The average follow-up period was nearly 5 years.The scale improved 35.7 after operation.No serious complication arose. Conclusions The more severe the condition, the more consistent radiographic diagnosis is with arthroscopic findings.Radiography reflects the site of the lesion better.50% of the patients at the intermediate and late stage have meniscal lesions.It seems that meniscal lesion does not affect surgical results;having loose body indicates better results.
