title: Evidence-based practice in arthroscopic knee surgery.
abstract: Knee arthroscopy is a minimally-invasive technique that allows intra-articular assessment and treatment of knee joint pathology. It has proven benefits of reduced patient morbidity, earlier recovery and mobilisation, and it is cost-effective. In this paper we review the anatomy of the knee joint, indications and contra-indications to knee arthroscopic use, and consider the main techniques of knee arthroscopy including types of anaesthetic, prophylactic antibiotics, theatre setup and arthroscopic portals, and post-operative care.
authors.affiliation: King's College, London.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Onyema
authors.forename: Emeka
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Oragui
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: Wasim S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001458:Bandages; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000601:surgery*