title: Meniscectomy.
abstract: Meniscectomy will predispose to degenerative osteoarthritis. To reduce the incidence of long-term morbidity the removal of normal menisci must be kept ot a minimum. The value of arthrography and arthroscopy in establishing a diagnosis and reducing the incidence of arthrotomy, is well recognised. Arthrography and arthroscopy are complementary and in many diagnostic knee problem both are indicated.
mesh_terms: D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects