title: Arthroscopic evaluation of refractory knee pain.
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the conditions of the articular cartilage and other intra-articular structures in patients with refractory knee pain. A total of 50 patients were taken up for this study based on specific inclusion criteria. Arthroscopy was done using a 30 degrees scope and was introduced most commonly via anterolateral approach after a thorough clinical and radiological evaluation of the affected joint. It was observed that majority (76%) had grade I articular lesion and 10% had grade IV lesion. Arthroscopically 78% of the patients had a meniscal tear while 12% had cyst of lateral meniscus while clinically, meniscal tear was present in 22% of the cases and cyst in 2% cases only. Arthroscopy also detects other intra-articular lesions, which are missed clinically, thus modifying further management of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi 110001.
authors.forename: Ashish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anand
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Sood
authors.forename: Alok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sud
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kannojia
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000175:diagnosis; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries