title: Technical pitfalls of meniscal surgery.
abstract: Meniscal surgery is one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed today. Orthopedic surgeons must be familiar with the indications for meniscal excision versus repair and comfortable with the diverse instrumentation used for both techniques. Numerous pitfalls exist in diagnosis, indication, and technical aspects of surgery but can be minimized or avoided by careful preoperative planning and attention to detail during the surgical procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Kale
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Vangsness
mesh_terms: D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries