Arthroscopy of the injured knee.
A rather neglected method suitable for examination of the inner side of the knee-joint is discussed. After describing the types of arthroscope and the advantages and disadvantages of different techniques, the arthroscopic picture of the inner formations of the knee-joint is described. Results achieved during a year are summed up and the importance of arthroscopy in early diagnosis is emphasized.
D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000473:pathology; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D012421:Rupture; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries