Arthroscopy in the evaluation of operative treatment of osteochondrosis dissecans.
In an early stage of postoperative evaluation of intra-articular surgery, as in osteochondrosis dissecans, arthroscopic examination is indispensable. In order to compare the results of different cases, a classification is necessary. The arthroscopic grading system presented is valuable for assessing degeneration of the three knee compartments. Early arthroscopic evaluation for follow-up can be used to classify postoperative complications that are not visable radiologically and are not severe enough to justify re-exploration. After follow-up examination with arthroscopy, advice to the patient may halt the progression of deterioration. Further study of the different treatments can help in formulating a plan of management of osteochondrosis dissecans.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography