title: [Infection of the knee joint--an arthroscopic challenge?].
abstract: Unlike previous forms of surgical treatment, operative arthroscopy of the septic knee can prevent in most cases severe functional deficit or even ankylosis provided that arthroscopy is done within 1 week after the onset of the infection and that consistent and continuous passive motion is then carried out. In all other cases, open subtotal synovectomy is preferable to closed-irrigation suction drainage. In three-quarters of the cases presented, the functional results can be considered good. Reoperations have only been necessary when arthroscopy has been delayed by more than 1 week.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik, Berufsgenossenschaftlichen Krankenanstalten, Bergmannsheil, Bochum.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Neumann
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Muhr
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D013585:Synovitis / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Der Kniegelenkinfekt--eine arthroskopische Herausforderung?