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Arthroscopy of the knee
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Indications for arthroscopic surgery:
  • Meniscal  tears
  • LCA tears
  • Loose bodies
  • Osteochondritis disecans
  • Chondromalatio pattelae
  • Synovectomy
  • Draienage and debridement  in pyarthrosis
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Anesthesia
  • Local
  • Regional
  • General
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Conclusions:
  • Advantages:
    • Low morbidity
    • Absence  of secondary effects
    • Reduced hospital cost
    • Reduced complication rate
  • Disadvantages:
    • Working through small portals with delicate and fragile instruments
    • Specialized equipment is extensive and expensive
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