title: [The value of arthroscopic operations].
abstract: Between April 1976 and July 1983, 831 arthroscopies were performed in the orthopedic department of the Salzburg State Clinic, and 186 patients underwent arthroscopic surgery between 1979 and 1983. Thirty-two meniscectomies performed with arthroscopy were assessed with regard to postoperative duration of hospitalization and postoperative condition. One of the disadvantages of arthroscopic surgery is that the procedure is rather protracted, especially when the surgeon is unaccustomed to it; however, the duration can be considerably shortened as the surgeon gains practice and experience. The following advantages of arthroscopic surgery for the patient are mentioned: 1. it is a more accurate surgical procedure; 2. surgical trauma is reduced; 3. rehabilitation is achieved more rapidly.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Der Stellenwert arthroskopischer Operationen.