Failed partial meniscectomy.
Both patients and doctors have come to expect a high rate of success from arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Failure of this procedure may result from a number of causes, most of which can be detected preoperatively. This article elucidates these potential pitfalls so that the patient can be offered better preoperative counseling.
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas, San Antonio.
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Kitziger
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DeLee
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries