Complications in brief: Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s11999-012-2735-3 and PMC identifier 3613538.
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Abstract
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy can be complicated by excessive resection, damage to articular cartilage, neurovascular injury, persistent drainage from portals, and infection; the procedure can be rendered more difficult, and the outcome less certain, if the surgeon fails to recognize concomitant injuries, malpositions the portals, or misidentifies the components of a meniscus tear. We review the problems that can occur as a result of errors made before, during, and after surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Knee Injuries
- Menisci, Tibial
- Postoperative Complications
- Tibial Meniscus Injuries
Anatomy
- knee
- tibia