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.
Kitziger
K J
KJ
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas, San Antonio.
DeLee
J C
JC
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